Nasal symptoms following endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: assessment using the General Nasal Patient Inventory

Wang, Yi Yuen; Srirathan, Vinothan; Tirr, Erica; Kearney, Tara; Gnanalingham, Kanna

doi:10.3171/2011.1.focus10319

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“…Wang et al prospectively followed a similar cohort of patients with the General Nasal Patient Inventory. They also found a significant transient change in the sense of smell, which went on to recover back to baseline after 3 months …”

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confidence: 94%

“…Next, we focused on studies of subjective olfaction after ESBS in the sella/parasella (Table ). Again, four of the seven studies found no long‐term (beyond 3 months) postoperative changes in subjective olfaction . Three studies found significantly worse postoperative olfaction using a subjective VAS .…”

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confidence: 89%

“…They also found a significant transient change in the sense of smell, which went on to recover back to baseline after 3 months. 34 A few studies focused on SNOT-22 outcomes in the setting of raising NSFs or rescue flaps for skull base reconstruction during ESBS. Hanson et al showed no significant postoperative differences the visual analog scale (VAS) of smell in patients undergoing NSF reconstruction.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Olfactory outcomes after endoscopic skull base surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Objectives Determine the effect of endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) on long‐term olfactory outcomes after surgery. Methods An English‐language search was conducted using the Cochrane, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Embase databases from January 2000 to October 2017 for adult patients undergoing ESBS with subjective and objective olfaction outcomes. Two authors independently examined articles to identify those meeting inclusion criteria. Studies examining objective olfactory outcomes after ESBS were included in the meta‐analysis. A random‐effects meta‐analysis of patients undergoing sellar and parasellar ESBS was conducted to compare preoperative and postoperative olfactory outcomes using the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) and Cross‐Cultural Smell Identification Test (CCSIT). Results Among 339 eligible articles, 29 articles met inclusion criteria. Twenty‐five of these focused on sellar and parasellar tumors. Individual articles not meeting criteria for meta‐analysis were qualitatively reported. Meta‐analysis showed there was no difference in preoperative and postoperative olfactory function after sellar and parasellar ESBS based on the UPSIT (five studies, mean difference [MD] = −1.03; 95% CI: −3.98, 1.93; P = .50) and the CCIST (three studies, MD = −0.77; 95% CI: −3.03, 1.49; P = .50). A pooled overall meta‐analysis revealed similar results (eight studies, effect size = −0.30; 95% CI: −0.79, 0.18; P = .22). However, heterogeneity for all meta‐analyses was high (I2 > 95%, P < .01), suggesting significant variation in the included studies. Conclusions Based on published objective olfaction outcomes after sellar and parasellar ESBS, there was no significant difference between preoperative and postoperative olfaction. Further prospective studies using validated objective measures of olfaction are required to improve our understanding on this subject. Level of Evidence 2a Laryngoscope, 129:1998–2007, 2019

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confidence: 94%

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confidence: 89%

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Olfactory outcomes after endoscopic skull base surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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“…The General Nasal Patient Inventory demonstrated that 3-to 6-month scores returned to baseline for the average patient, but 8% required ongoing consultation regarding nasal symptoms. 2 In this study, the baseline nasal symptom scores were higher in the pituitary group despite patients rating their overall sinonasal function as better in the pituitary group. This is difficult to explain, but the 30% rate of acromegaly in our group (12 of 40) might account for nasal symptoms at baseline.…”

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confidence: 51%

“…[1][2][3][4] In general, patients prefer the endoscopic approach, 5 and olfactory scores are better after the endoscopic route. 6 The nasoseptal flap, in particular, to reconstruct the skull base as part of the overall process has been implicated in smell dysfunction.…”

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The Olfactory Strip and Its Preservation in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery Maintains Smell and Sinonasal Function

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).Differing outcomes on olfaction have been reported from transsphenoidal approaches. [1][2][3][4] In general, patients prefer the endoscopic approach, 5 and olfactory scores are better after the endoscopic route. 6 The nasoseptal flap, in particular, to reconstruct the skull base as part of the overall process has been implicated in smell dysfunction. However, much of the literature on the impact of the nasoseptal flap comes from extended skull base surgery. In our institution, utilizing a small modified nasoseptal flap during simple pituitary surgery has greatly improved our reconstructive options and access. However, controversy exists as to the additional morbidity of utilizing such an approach. The existing studies on patients with large skull base tumors are not an appropriate population to discuss the impact of surgery or

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ICAR: endoscopic skull‐base surgery

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Int Forum Allergy Rhinol

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Background Endoscopic skull‐base surgery (ESBS) is employed in the management of diverse skull‐base pathologies. Paralleling the increased utilization of ESBS, the literature in this field has expanded rapidly. However, the rarity of these diseases, the inherent challenges of surgical studies, and the continued learning curve in ESBS have resulted in significant variability in the quality of the literature. To consolidate and critically appraise the available literature, experts in skull‐base surgery have produced the International Consensus Statement on Endoscopic Skull‐Base Surgery (ICAR:ESBS). Methods Using previously described methodology, topics spanning the breadth of ESBS were identified and assigned a literature review, evidence‐based review or evidence‐based review with recommendations format. Subsequently, each topic was written and then reviewed by skull‐base surgeons in both neurosurgery and otolaryngology. Following this iterative review process, the ICAR:ESBS document was synthesized and reviewed by all authors for consensus. Results The ICAR:ESBS document addresses the role of ESBS in primary cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea, intradural tumors, benign skull‐base and orbital pathology, sinonasal malignancies, and clival lesions. Additionally, specific challenges in ESBS including endoscopic reconstruction and complication management were evaluated. Conclusion A critical review of the literature in ESBS demonstrates at least the equivalency of ESBS with alternative approaches in pathologies such as CSF rhinorrhea and pituitary adenoma as well as improved reconstructive techniques in reducing CSF leaks. Evidence‐based recommendations are limited in other pathologies and these significant knowledge gaps call upon the skull‐base community to embrace these opportunities and collaboratively address these shortcomings.

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Nasal symptoms following endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: assessment using the General Nasal Patient Inventory

Cited by 21 publications

References 21 publications

Olfactory outcomes after endoscopic skull base surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Olfactory outcomes after endoscopic skull base surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

The Olfactory Strip and Its Preservation in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery Maintains Smell and Sinonasal Function

ICAR: endoscopic skull‐base surgery

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