Publications by authors named "Meha G Fox"
Epidural Interlay Graft for Pituitary Surgery: A 4-Year Institutional Experience.
J Neurol Surg B Skull Base
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the effectiveness of a minimalistic sellar repair technique using an epidural interlay graft to prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks after endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery.
- - Out of 334 cases reviewed, intraoperative CSF leaks occurred in 34.7%, but only one postoperative leak was noted (0.3%), highlighting the technique's success and leading to a reduction in more complex repair strategies over time.
- - The study reports a 65% remission rate for functional macroadenomas, with the interlay graft being a reliable and effective solution, resulting in no postoperative CSF leaks in over 300 surgeries at the institution.
The objective of this study is to explore the questions commonly asked online about biologic therapies for use in treatment of chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and the quality of the available content. Most common search terms were identified via Google Trends. People Also Ask (PAA) questions were identified and extracted with their associated website using an online data-scraping program [Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Minion, Keywords Everywhere].
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: In-office ablation of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) has emerged as an effective treatment option for chronic rhinitis patients. This study explored questions patients commonly search online regarding this therapy and the quality of content available.
Study Design: A retrospective analysis of online search criteria and sources was performed with subsequent analysis of results.
International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Sinonasal Tumors.
Int Forum Allergy Rhinol
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Sinonasal neoplasms (both benign and malignant) are complex issues for clinicians, highlighting the need for collaboration to improve patient care, as presented in the International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Sinonasal Tumors (ICSNT).
- The ICSNT document organizes findings into four main sections: general principles, benign neoplasms, malignant neoplasms, and quality of life, covering 48 specific topics and providing evidence-based recommendations and summaries based on their rigor.
- This comprehensive document reflects a collective effort from an international team to advance understanding and intervention methods for sinonasal neoplasms, while also identifying future research opportunities.
Factors affecting adherence to intranasal treatment for allergic rhinitis: A qualitative study.
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
February 2023
Objective: To determine the facilitators of and barriers to adherence to use of intranasal pharmacotherapy (daily intranasal corticosteroids and/or antihistamine, and nasal saline irrigation [NSI]), for allergic rhinitis (AR).
Methods: Patients were recruited from an academic tertiary care rhinology and allergy clinic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted after the initial visit and/or 4-6 weeks following treatment.
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) leads to chronic sleep deprivation. The relationship between OSA and balance is poorly understood.
Aim/objective: This study aimed to determine if OSA adversely affects standing balance.
Objectives: First-line treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis includes topical corticosteroids aimed at decreasing inflammation of sinonasal mucosa. No guidelines exist regarding the effect of head position during administration of corticosteroids. We hypothesize certain positions enhance delivery to the paranasal sinuses, with further improvement in delivery after sinus surgery.
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