Impact of early detection of acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in immunocompromised patients.

Background: Early diagnosis of acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFRS) is vital to improving outcomes in immunocompromised patients. This study evaluated the impact of a systematic protocol with nasal endoscopy and biopsies to early detect AIFRS in immunocompromised patients. Additionally, we compared the accuracy of frozen-section biopsy and culture with formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) biopsy.

The role of aspirin desensitization in patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD).

Introduction: Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) consists of a classic tetrad: moderate/severe asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, and intolerance to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Clinical control with drugs, surgery, and desensitization are treatment options.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of aspirin desensitization in patients with AERD.

Long-term evaluation in aesthetic rhinoplasty in an academic referral center.

Unlabelled: Plastic surgery is based on improving esthetic for the patient. In most services, the surgery outcome is evaluated in a subjective manner.

Aim: to objectively assess the degree of patient satisfaction one year after rhinoplasty using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation questionnaire at a referral academic center.