The Impact of Biofilms on Outcomes after Endoscopic Sinus SurgeryAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 24 Số 3 - Trang 169-174 - 2010
Deepti Singhal, Alkis J. Psaltis, Andrew Foreman, Peter‐John Wormald
Background Although biofilms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic
rhinosinusitis (CRS), there is little evidence that their presence or absence
has any effect on the outcomes of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). The aim of
this study was to investigate the effect of biofilms on postsurgical outcomes
after ESS. Methods A prospective, blinded study of 51 consecutive patients
undergoing ... hiện toàn bộ
Characterization of Bacterial and Fungal Biofilms in Chronic RhinosinusitisAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 23 Số 6 - Trang 556-561 - 2009
Andrew Foreman, Alkis J. Psaltis, Lor Wai Tan, Peter‐John Wormald
Background Conclusive evidence exists that biofilms are present on the mucosa of
chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients. Less is known about the species
constituting these biofilms. This study developed a fluorescence in situ
hybridization (FISH) protocol for characterization of bacterial and fungal
biofilms in CRS. Methods Fifty CRS patients and 10 controls were recruited.
Bacteria FISH probes for... hiện toàn bộ
Biofilms and Mucosal Healing in Postsurgical Patients with Chronic RhinosinusitisAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 23 Số 5 - Trang 506-511 - 2009
Zhang Zi, Demin Han, Shengzhong Zhang, Yehua Han, Wei Dai, Erzhong Fan, Ying Li, Yunchuan Li, De Yun Wang
Background Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) often remain symptomatic
after technically proficient functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Current
hypothesis indicates biofilms may contribute to the persistence of infection.
However, few studies showed biofilms in postoperative patients. This study was
designed to identify bacterial biofilms on postoperative mucosa, as well as to
investigate... hiện toàn bộ
Critical Appraisal and Meta-Analysis of Nasal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep ApneaAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 25 Số 1 - Trang 45-49 - 2011
Hsueh‐Yu Li, Pa‐Chun Wang, Yu‐Pin Chen, Li‐Ang Lee, Tuan‐Jen Fang, Hsin‐Ching Lin
Background Nasal surgery is commonly involved in surgical treatment for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of this study was to investigate the
outcomes of nasal surgery for OSA using evidence-based methodology. Methods The
MedLine database (1999∼2009) was searched for original articles published in
peer-reviewed journals concerning nasal surgery for snoring/sleep apnea. Data
extracted from th... hiện toàn bộ
No Mucosal Atrophy and Reduced Inflammatory Cells: Active-controlled Trial with Yearlong Fluticasone Furoate Nasal SprayAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 26 Số 1 - Trang 36-44 - 2012
Wytske J. Fokkens, Bas Rinia, Cornelis M. van Drunen, Peter W. Hellings, Greet Hens, A.P. Jansen, Henk M. Blom, Wei Wu, Diane Clements, Laurie A. Lee, E. Philpot
Background Fluticasone furoate nasal spray (FFNS) and mometasone furoate nasal
spray (MFNS) are well tolerated and more effective than placebo at relieving the
symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Effects of FFNS on the
nasal histology have not been previously reported. This study examines the
effects of FFNS and MFNS, administered daily for 1 year, on the nasal mucosa in
subjects... hiện toàn bộ
Detection of Surfactant Proteins A, B, C, and D in Human Nasal Mucosa and Their Regulation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with PolypsAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 27 Số 1 - Trang 24-29 - 2013
Martin Schicht, Stephan Knipping, Robert P. Hirt, Stephanie Beileke, Saadettin Sel, Friedrich Paulsen, Lars Bräuer
Backround The nasal mucosa is characterized by a multirow high prismatic
ciliated epithelium representing the first barrier of the immune defense system
against microbial and other environmental pathogenic influences. A number of
nonspecific defense mechanisms, including the presence of lactoferrin,
peroxidases, proteases, interferons, and lysozymes in nasal secretions, act to
counter inflammatory... hiện toàn bộ
Chitin Stimulates Expression of Acidic Mammalian Chitinase and Eotaxin-3 by Human Sinonasal Epithelial Cells in VitroAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 23 Số 1 - Trang 8-14 - 2009
Ashley Lalaker, Louis J. Nkrumah, Won-Kyung Lee, Murugappan Ramanathan, Andrew P. Lane
Background Sinonasal epithelial cells participate in host defense by initiating
innate immune mechanisms against potential pathogens. Antimicrobial innate
mechanisms have been shown to involve Th1-like inflammatory responses. Although
epithelial cells can also be induced by Th2 cytokines to express proeosinophilic
mediators, no environmental agents have been identified that promote this
effect. Me... hiện toàn bộ
The Role of Fungi in Diseases of the Nose and SinusesAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 26 Số 5 - Trang 351-358 - 2012
Zachary M. Soler, Rodney J. Schlosser
Background Human exposure to fungal elements is inevitable, with normal
respiration routinely depositing fungal hyphae within the nose and paranasal
sinuses. Fungal species can cause sinonasal disease, with clinical outcomes
ranging from mild symptoms to intracranial invasion and death. There has been
much debate regarding the precise role fungal species play in sinonasal disease
and optimal treat... hiện toàn bộ
Causes of Dacryocystorhinostomy Failure: External versus Endoscopic ApproachAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 31 Số 3 - Trang 181-185 - 2017
Giant Lin, Christopher Brook, Mark P. Hatton, Ralph Metson
Objectives To compare the causes of failure between external and endoscopic
dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) techniques for the treatment of lacrimal
obstruction. Study Design A retrospective cohort study. Methods The study
population consisted of 53 consecutive patients who underwent revision
endoscopic DCR from 2002 to 2013 for lacrimal duct obstruction. Identified
causes of previous DCR failure were... hiện toàn bộ
Primary Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy with or without Silicone Tubing: A Prospective Randomized StudyAmerican Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Tập 26 Số 4 - Trang 332-334 - 2012
Ali S Al-Qahtani
Background Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is an effective surgical
procedure to treat saccal and postsaccal stenosis or nasolacrimal duct
obstruction. The use of silicone tube after endoscopic DCR is still
controversial. A prospective randomized study was conducted to compare the
success rate between the use of silicone stent and no use of silicone stent in
endoscopic DCR. Methods A prospe... hiện toàn bộ