Quality of life outcomes after functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
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.
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.
Zachary M
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Soler
Timothy L
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Smith
D004724:Endoscopy / Q000523:psychology*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires