Pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery: Experience in Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile
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Keywords
Endoscopic sinus surgery, children, pediatric
Abstract
Introduction: Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is a technique widely used in otorhi- nolaryngology. The differences in pediatric population should be considered, compared to adults. Aim: To describe and analyze the clinical characteristics, epidemiology and surgical results of ESS in pediatric population. Material and method: Retrospective and descriptive study of all pediatric patients who underwent ESS for the treatment of any otorhinolaryngological pathology, between 2012 and 2017. Variables analyzed include demographics, signs and symptoms, surgi- cal complications and recurrence rate. Results: The series includes 19 patients, with a mean age of 10 years at the moment of surgery; 10 men and 9 women. Antrochoanal polyp (AP) was the main diagnosis, followed by chronic rhinosinusitis. On follow-up, 4 patients presented with a recurrence at a mean period of 36 months. No surgical complications were observed. Conclusion: The study of pediatric patients includes anamnesis, physical exami- nation and images in order to define the indication of SES. In those cases, properly selected, CENS results a safe and effective procedure.