Open AccessEffects of Sinus Surgery on Sinusitis Evaluated by SNOT20
Author(s) -
Tan Guolin,
Ma Yanhong
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599812451438a230
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscopic sinus surgery , quality of life (healthcare) , sinusitis , nasal polyps , chronic rhinosinusitis , nasal discharge , sinus (botany) , nose , surgery , endoscopic surgery , anesthesia , endoscopy , botany , nursing , biology , genus
Objective To explore the therapeutic effects of endoscopic sinus surgery on symptoms and quality of life of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps (CRSP). Method A survey of symptoms and quality of life was conducted using Sino‐Nasal Outcome Test‐20 (SNOT‐20) questionnaire in 76 patients before and after endoscopic sinus surgery. The overall effect of endoscopic sinus surgery on CRSP was subjectively self‐evaluated by patients. Results After 6 months follow‐up, the total SNOT‐20 score of patients was significantly decreased from the baseline ( P <. 001). The most important 5 items were found to be “thick nasal discharge,” “need to blow nose,” “dizziness,” “frontal pain,” and “lack of a good sleep.” The other items, related to sleep and emotion, were also significantly improved. By patients’ self‐evaluation, the ration of “much improved,” “improved,” and “not‐improved” were, respectively, 56.3%, 33.3%, and 10.4%. Conclusion Endoscopic sinus surgery demonstrated positive effects on symptoms and quality of life of CRSP.