A cure for PAINS? A novel approach to management of proton-associated internal nasal valve stenosis Journal Article
| Authors: | Flukes, S.; Hanson, M.; Bott, M.; Cohen, M. A. |
| Article Title: | A cure for PAINS? A novel approach to management of proton-associated internal nasal valve stenosis |
| Abstract: | Acquired internal nasal stenosis as a result of radiotherapy to the sinonasal region can be highly distressing for patients and difficult to correct surgically. We describe our experience using a controlled radial expansion balloon to dilate the area of stenosis, followed by stenting to the region. We achieved excellent results in 3 patients using this technique, with improvement in subjective nasal airflow across 100% of stenoses and complete resolution in 83%. This technique offers a simple and low-morbidity option for the management of acquired anterior nasal stenosis and is of particular value in cases of irradiation, which has the potential for poor tissue healing. © The Authors 2020. |
| Keywords: | radiotherapy; sinonasal; nasal stenosis |
| Journal Title: | OTO Open |
| Volume: | 4 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 2473-974X |
| Publisher: | Sage Publications, Inc |
| Date Published: | 2020-07-01 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1177/2473974x20952699 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC7457708 |
| PUBMED: | 32923918 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 1 July 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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