Endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of pulmonary function

doi:https://doi.org/10.4193/rhino11.271

Endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of pulmonary function

Kristian I. Macdonald,Aaron Gipsman,Anthony Magit,Marcela Fandiño,Emad Massoud,Ian Witterick+1 more-2012-12-01-Rhinology Journal

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THE most consistent findings of this review were that ESS in patients with CF is safe, produces symptomatic benefit, and does not consistently improve PFTs. There were more conflicting results with regards to endoscopy scores, days spent in hospital, and courses of intravenous antibiotics. Future prospective studies, utilizing validated quality of life, symptom and endoscopy scales, are needed to further elucidate the role of ESS in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis in CF patients.

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THE most consistent findings of this review were that ESS in patients with CF is safe, produces symptomatic benefit, and does not consistently improve PFTs. There were more conflicting results with regards to endoscopy scores, days spent in hospital, and courses of intravenous antibiotics. Future prospective studies, utilizing validated quality of life, symptom and endoscopy scales, are needed to further elucidate the role of ESS in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis in CF patients.

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MedicineSinusitisrhinorrheaPulmonary function testingSurgeryProspective cohort studyFunctional endoscopic sinus surgeryEndoscopy

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