Quality of Life Outcomes After Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - 05/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.otc.2010.03.001
Zachary M. Soler, MD, Timothy L. Smith, MD, MPH ⁎ 
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
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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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Chronic rhinosinusitis, Quality of life, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Sinusitis
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Vol 43 - N° 3
P. 605-612 - juin 2010 Retour au numéro
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