Authors
Adam S DeConde, Jess C Mace, Todd Bodner, Peter H Hwang, Luke Rudmik, Zachary M Soler, Timothy L Smith
Publication date
2014/12
Journal
International forum of allergy & rhinology
Volume
4
Issue
12
Pages
972-979
Description
Background
Prior study demonstrated that baseline 22‐item Sino‐Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT‐22) aggregate scores accurately predict selection of surgical intervention in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Factor analysis of the SNOT‐22 survey has identified five distinct domains that are differentially impacted by endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). This study sought to quantify SNOT‐22 domains in patient cohorts electing both surgical or medical management and postinterventional change in these domains.
Methods
CRS patients were prospectively enrolled into a multi‐institutional, observational cohort study. Subjects elected continued medical management or ESS. SNOT‐22 domain scores at baseline were compared between treatment cohorts. Postintervention domain score changes were evaluated in subjects with at least six‐month follow‐up.
Results
A total of 363 subjects were enrolled with 72 (19 …
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