Debridement and Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Launched by ST. PAUL'S HOSPITAL, CANADA · Sep 16, 2019

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of post-FESS nasal debridements in the prevention of post-operative synechiae formation.

Hypothesis There is no difference in short and long term clinical outcomes between patients who had routine post-operative nasal debridement following FESS and patients who did not have post-operative nasal debridement.

Justification To prevent synechiae formation, many studies have been published evaluating the efficacy of post-operative debridement procedures. Many of these studies have shown conflicting results. There were many inconsisten...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Over the age of 19;
• • Have chronic sinus disease (CRS) and are scheduled to undergo sinus surgery on both sides of your nose for the first time.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to speak English;
• • Are having surgery for the removal of a nasal tumor;
• • Have a disorder of your immune system in which your body's immune system attacks itself (autoimmune disorder)
• • Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
• • Have had sinus surgery in the past
• • Are scheduled to have a procedure known as nasal septal reconstruction, without additional sinus surgery