Sinonasal endoscopy reporting format: emphasis on chronic rhinosinusitis.
The role of nasal endoscopy has been well characterized in terms of diagnosis and treatment, the methods of performing the endoscopy, and the findings that can be visualized within the nasal cavities. The reporting format of such findings has not been the subject of such detailed popularity. A structured format would create a common language between otolaryngologists, potentially facilitating outcomes assessment and/or research by providing an objective tool for recording findings. More so, professional associations might use a structured format for government or billing negotiations and justifications. The following sinonasal endoscopy reporting format represents a synthesis of clinical experience from three rhinologists in attempting to document endoscopic findings in the nose and sinuses. Our primary objective was limited to establishing a standardized format that will be suitable for objective outcomes assessment and communication between endoscopic sinus surgeons. It is also hoped that this reporting format can be correlated with patients' subjective quality of life outcomes.
Durr
Dory G
DG
Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, Centre Hospitalier Anna-Laberge, Châteauguay, Quebec. dory.durr@videotron.ca
Wright
Erin D
ED
Gall
Richard M
RM
D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures; D011788:Quality of Life; D011996:Records; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000601:surgery*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000601:surgery*; D014420:Turbinates / Q000473:pathology