Efficacy and safety of paranasal sinus balloon catheter dilation in pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis: a systematic review.

Ahmad A MirzaHatim Y ShawliTalal A AlandejaniSattam M AljuaidMahmoud AlreefiRazan A BasonbulShahad K AlhomaianiBanan A AlthobaityDhuha A AlhumaidiFaisal Zawawi

Published in: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (2020)

Available evidence suggests that BCS is safe and effective for the treatment of CRS in pediatric patients. Future randomized controlled studies with large sample size are warranted. Such studies can further determine the efficacy of BCS in managing children with CRS.

Keyphrases

chronic rhinosinusitis
case control
double blind
young adults
open label
current status
randomized controlled trial
combination therapy
replacement therapy
smoking cessation