Outcome of endoscopic sinus surgery in children with allergic rhinitis

Author： Ramadan Hassan H. Hinerman Raymond A.

ISSN： 1539-6290

Source： American Journal of Rhinology, Vol.20, Iss.4, 2006-07, pp. : 438-440

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Abstract

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a morbid condition in children with chronic rhinosinusitis. The study goal was to determine whether children with AR who are undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) will have a poor outcome.Methods: The study population consisted of 141 patients who underwent ESS between January 1994 and December 2002. The outcome of ESS was measured at least 1 year after the operation.Results: The overall success rate was 80%. Children with an allergy had 77% success rate compared with children with no allergy who had an 84% success rate (p = 0.25). Children with AR who were on treatment before surgery had an 84% success rate compared with 62% for those children with AR but were not treated (p = 0.022).Conclusion: ESS in children with AR does not have a poorer outcome. Treatment of the allergy before surgery may improve the success of ESS.