Surgical outcome for empty nose syndrome: Impact of implantation site

• DOI: 10.1002/lary.26769
• Publication Date: 2017-07-17T09:04:50Z
• Authors: Ta‐Jen Lee; Chia‐Hsiang Fu; Ching‐Lung Wu; Yi‐Chan Lee; Chi‐Che Huang; Po‐Hung Chang; Yi‐Wei Chen; Hsiao‐Jung Tseng
• Keywords: Lateral wall; Beck Anxiety Inventory

Objective/Hypothesis Endonasal submucosal implantation has been confirmed to be beneficial for patients with empty nose syndrome (ENS). However, the optimal site not defined. This study aimed evaluate whether lateral nasal wall is superior inferior in terms of clinical benefits and improvements quality life. Study Design Retrospective a tertiary medical center. Methods Consecutive ENS between 2010 2015 operative histories turbinectomies indicated surgical were enrolled, at least 1‐year follow‐up. Patients divided into groups. SinoNasal Outcome Test (SNOT)‐22, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)‐II, Anxiety (BAI) applied before 1 year after implantation. Results Of total 30 analyzed, 14 group 16 group. There no significant intergroup differences demographic data preoperative SNOT‐22, BDI‐II, BAI scores. Postoperative assessment revealed that had significantly better SNOT‐22 score than group, particularly regarding rhinological symptoms sleep function. Conclusion Lateral may provide outcomes implantation, thus preferred, more implant placement patients. Level Evidence 4. Laryngoscope , 128:554–559, 2018