Pediatric chronic sinusitis: diagnosis and management

Purpose of review Review the diagnosis and management of pediatric chronic sinusitis given recent advances in both surgical and medical management Recent findings Balloon catheter dilation (BCD) of the sinuses has been used as an adjunct to adenoidectomy or in lieu of traditional endoscopic sinus surgery. BCD has been shown to be a safe technique in children although its efficacy compared to maxillary sinus irrigation or traditional sinus surgery cannot be determined based on current studies. Summary New advances in BCD and biologics may serve as useful adjuncts in surgical and medical therapy respectively with additional research needed to better delineate the optimal indications for each in the treatment continuum.
Source: Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: NOSE AND PARANASAL SINUSES: Edited by Nithin D. Adappa and Edward C. Kuan Source Type: research