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Sinus and Upper Airway Surgery in Children

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Chronic sinus and upper airway disease in children is a common health problem encountered every day. Its pathophysiology is complicated which leads to different treatment options and approaches. We seek to review the current literature and evidence to surgical treatments.

Recent Findings

Medical treatment with antibiotics and topical nasal sprays continues to be the first-line treatment. Surgical interventions include adenoidectomy, balloon catheter sinuplasty (BCS), and endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Each modality has proven to be safe; however, its effectiveness is widely variable.

Summary

More research with higher level of evidence is needed to help in choosing the right surgical treatment with optimal benefit.

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  1. WVU Medicine Ear Nose and Throat Associates, West Virginia University Medicine, 200 Foundation Way Suite 3200, Martinsburg, WV, 25401, USA

    Chadi A. Makary

  2. Department of Otolaryngology, West Virginia University Medicine, Morgantown, WV, USA

    Hassan H. Ramadan

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Makary, C.A., Ramadan, H.H. Sinus and Upper Airway Surgery in Children. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 18, 32 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-018-0784-8

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