Publications by authors named "B A Otto"
Objective: Topical corticosteroid irrigation plays critical role in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Yet, its efficacy can be highly variable. We sought to determine if personalized, 3-dimensional (3D)-printed nasal models can optimize head positioning and irrigation parameters, therefore improving patient outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWork-related psychosocial hazards have a significant influence on the development of musculoskeletal and mental health disorders (MSDs and MHDs). This study used behavioural change theory to guide understanding of barriers and enablers for leaders working in the Heavy Vehicle Road Transport industry, to address workplace psychosocial hazards. The findings will be used to inform design of a future intervention to support leaders to more effectively address these hazards.
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- A virtual surgery planning (VSP) tool has been developed to help surgeons visualize and modify obstructive tissue in endoscopic sinus surgeries using patient-specific CT data, improving functional outcomes like nasal airflow.
- The tool provides real-time feedback on airflow resistance and pressure, allowing for iterative adjustments until optimal results are achieved.
- In a proof-of-concept case with a patient experiencing olfactory losses, the VSP tool showed that a medial partial middle turbinectomy resulted in better airflow compared to traditional methods, highlighting its potential as a valuable preoperative planning resource.
Introduction: Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling has previously indicated that distorted nasal airflow patterns may contribute to empty nose syndrome (ENS); however, no data show that aggressive turbinate surgery always leads to ENS. We aim to use virtual surgery planning (VSP) to investigate how a total inferior turbinectomy affects airflow parameters compared with ENS patients.
Methods: We retrospectively recruited six nasal obstruction patients who underwent turbinate reduction surgery.