ReviewCureus2024
Outcomes of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Does Total Inferior and Middle Turbinectomy Always Lead to Empty Nose Syndrome?Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
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- Personalizing sinus surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and genetic predictors of outcome in chronic rhinosinusitis.Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2026Review
- The Infra-Bullar Groove: Assessing a Novel Surgical Landmark for Identifying the Natural Maxillary Ostium.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Maxillary sinus hypoplasia relevant to dental implant treatment: a narrative review.Journal of periodontal & implant science · 2025Article
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- Essential Equipment for Baseline Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Care: A Global Cross-Sectional Survey.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2025Article
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps: the state-of-the-art of current treatment strategies and future developments.Frontiers in allergy · 2025Review
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent health problem that affects many people around the world and can require surgical intervention if conservative therapy fails. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure commonly used to manage CRS. The success of FESS depends on various factors, and larger studies are necessary to determine its efficacy in managing CRS in this population. This systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of FESS in the Middle East. We followed the standards outlined by PRISMA and the Cochrane Handbook for systematic reviews. The primary outcome of interest was the quality of life (QOL), and the secondary outcome was the recurrence of CRS. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted, and sensitivity analysis was performed to examine the robustness of the results. Six studies were included. The review found that the QOL significantly improved (p < 0.001). Two studies reported recurrence of CRS after FESS, and data showed that the recurrence of CRS after surgery was 6%. FESS is an effective intervention for CRS, but further research is needed on recurrence rates.
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