Quality of life outcomes after functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Zachary M Soler; Timothy L Smith

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2010.03.001

Quality of life outcomes after functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2010 Jun;43(3):605-12, x. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2010.03.001.

Authors

Zachary M Soler¹, Timothy L Smith

Affiliation

¹ Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Sinus Center, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 South West Sam Jackson Park Road, PV-01, Portland, OR 97239, USA.

Abstract

Most patients with chronic rhinosinusitis seek medical treatment when the burden of symptoms negatively impacts their quality of life. The degree to which quality of life improves after sinus surgery is a critical indicator of surgical success. This article reviews quality of life outcomes after functional endoscopic sinus surgery, including relevant clinical factors, weaknesses in the current literature, and future research directions.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Endoscopy / psychology*
Health Status
Humans
Quality of Life / psychology*
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
Sinusitis / physiopathology*
Sinusitis / surgery*
Surveys and Questionnaires

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

Grants and funding