Publications by authors named "P Virkkula"
Purpose: To compare the long-term symptom resolution and use of resources of performing endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (enDCR) in acute or delayed phase in patients with acute dacryocystitis (AD).
Methods: This prospective, randomised controlled trial was conducted in Helsinki University tertiary Eye and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Hospitals between September 2013 and January 2019. Fifty patients aged 18 and above presenting with AD in the emergency care were randomised into acute and delayed enDCR surgery groups, performed in 1 week or 4 months from the diagnosis of AD.
Background: COVID-19 and other respiratory infections spread through aerosols produced in respiratory activities and in certain surgical procedures considered as aerosol-generating procedures (AGP). Due to manipulation of the upper airway mucosa, rhinosurgery has been considered a particular risk for spread of respiratory infections. Our aim was to assess staff exposure to aerosols during common rhinosurgical procedures METHODS: Staff exposure to generated particle concentrations and size distributions between 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReal-Life Experience of Biologic Treatment for Asthma on Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Finnish Cohort.
Int Arch Allergy Immunol
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- * A study conducted from 2009-2020 reviewed patient records, finding that treatment improved nasal polyp scores and sinonasal outcomes, particularly in those with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).
- * Despite the benefits, the study noted a high discontinuation rate of 37.7% among patients using biologics, indicating that while they help manage symptoms, adherence remains a challenge.
Article Synopsis
- Real-world evidence (RWE) is crucial for understanding chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) but is currently limited in Europe, especially regarding treatment effectiveness.
- The CHRINOSOR initiative seeks to gather RWE through a mobile health platform, focusing on patient profiles, disease history, and outcomes from a network of ENT clinics across 10 European countries.
- With initial participation from up to 300 patients, this project aims to enhance knowledge about CRS and its treatments, ultimately informing future healthcare strategies.