Philip G. Chen

Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Cryoablation of the Posterior Nasal Nerve for Chronic Rhinitis: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Tim A. Mose, Prem C. Patel, Jonathan Gelfond, Megana Challa et autres

Background Posterior nasal nerve (PNN) ablation has demonstrated efficacy for chronic rhinitis, although differences between radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and cryoablation (CA) remain unclear. This meta-analysis aims to indirectly compare long-term efficacy and safety between these modalities. Methods A search for studies reporting …

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Development and Reliability Testing of the Sinonasal Assessment of Reepithelialization, a Novel Wound Healing Scale to Assess Postoperative Healing

Rohan Bellary, Zakaria Dairi, Niraj Rama, Jennifer Kreinik et autres

BACKGROUND: Sinus and skull base surgery create areas of demucosalized bone and cartilage in the sinonasal cavity, yet no standardized system exists to describe the progressive healing of these wounds. The goal of this study was to develop the novel Sinonasal Assessment …

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Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Sinonasal Malignancies and Beyond

M. Liu, Philip G. Chen

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Risk Factors for Clostridioides difficile Infection After Otolaryngologic Surgery: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis

Matthew Y. Liu, Dylan Z. Erwin, David Woojin Jang, Philip G. Chen

OBJECTIVE: infection (CDI) after otolaryngologic surgery. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of subjects undergoing otolaryngologic surgery was performed using the 2016 to 2021 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP). The incidence of CDI and potential risk factors were …

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Risk Factors for the Initial Misdiagnosis of Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea

Matthew Y. Liu, Erin Mamuyac Lopez, Erik Kent Weitzel, Bundhit Tantiwongkosi et autres

Objective: Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea is commonly misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptomatology with other sinonasal diseases, thus leading to delay in diagnosis and increased risk of meningitis. The objective of this study was to examine the risk factors for the initial …

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Utilizing a publicly accessible automated machine learning platform to enable diagnosis before tumor surgery

Farideh Hosseinzadeh, Chaojie Liu, Esmond F. Tsai, Ahmad Mahmoudi et autres

In benign tumors with potential for malignant transformation, sampling error during pre-operative biopsy can significantly change patient counseling and surgical planning. Sinonasal inverted papilloma (IP) is the most common benign soft tissue tumor of the sinuses, yet it can undergo malignant transformation …

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Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis: A Contemporary Update

Matthew Y. Liu, Philip G. Chen, Erik Kent Weitzel, Erin Mamuyac Lopez

OBJECTIVES: To provide a contemporary update on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS). METHODS: A review article on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of AFRS was performed. RESULTS: AFRS is a subtype of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps …

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A Multi-Center Randomized Study Assessing If Validated Short Videos Improve Sinus Education

Christopher Eric Bailey, Cristina Cabrera‐Muffly, Philip G. Chen, Nyssa Fox Farrell et autres

Objective: To determine if a short 10-minute video of either CT images (Video1: V1) or CT and endoscopic surgical videos (Video 2: V2) could be used to improve sinonasal anatomy knowledge in medical students (Med) and otolaryngology residents (OtoR). Background: YouTube is …

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Radiographic Variants Associated With Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis: Key Differences for Pre-Operative Planning

Dylan Z. Erwin, Matthew Y. Liu, Mason R. Krysinski, Alexander M. Choi et autres

OBJECTIVES: Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) often results in expansion of disease beyond the paranasal sinuses, which may put important structures, such as the anterior ethmoid artery (AEA) or lateral lamella of the cribiform, at risk of injury during endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). …

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Temperature‐controlled radiofrequency treatment of the nasal valve in nasal airway obstruction patients with septal deviation

Dennis M. Tang, Philip G. Chen, Arthur W. Wu, William C. Yao

KEY POINTS: Nasal valve treatment with TCRF results in NAO symptom improvement in the presence of septal deviation. Severe septal deviation does not impact the beneficial effect of TCRF nasal valve treatment. Symptoms improve with TCRF nasal valve treatment even if septal …

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Histopathologic evaluation of Asian‐American patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

Arthur W. Wu, Kevin Hur, Aria Jafari, Omar G. Ahmed et autres

KEY POINTS: Asian-American (AA) patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) have comparable rates of tissue eosinophilia compared to Caucasians when defined as >10 eosinophils/high-powered field (HPF). AA patients with CRSwNP have significantly higher incidence of mixed inflammation defined as >10 …

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Features of Importance in Nasal Endoscopy: Deriving a Meaningful Framework

Layla M. Babahaji, Vinayak Ganeshan, Thinh S. Nguyen, Omar G. Ahmed et autres

OBJECTIVE: Critical components of the nasal endoscopic examination have not been definitively established for either the normal examination or for clinical disorders. This study aimed to identify concordance among rhinologists regarding the importance of examination findings for various nasal pathologies. STUDY DESIGN: …

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