Defining Appropriateness Criteria for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in the Management of Adult Dental Implant Patients With Incidental Maxillary Sinus Findings on Cone Beam Computed Tomography
This paper defines appropriateness criteria for endoscopic sinus surgery in adult dental implant patients with incidental maxillary sinus findings on cone beam CT. It uses a structured expert consensus method to support decision-making.
Research snapshot
Authors: Nikul Amin; Abigail Walker; Isam Alobid; Shahram Anari; Florian Bast; Rajiv K. Bhalla; additional authors to confirm
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication Date: 2020; online ahead of print
Publication Details: Clinical Otolaryngology. 2020;45(6):862; final page range to confirm.
PMID: 32691945
DOI: 10.1111/coa.13609
Study Type: RAND/UCLA appropriateness criteria study
A link to the original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32691945/
What this paper looked at
Appropriateness criteria for endoscopic sinus surgery when adult dental implant patients have incidental maxillary sinus findings on CBCT.
Key points from the publication
The publication used an expert panel and structured appropriateness methodology to guide decision-making for dental implant-related sinus findings.
Clinical relevance
Relevant to rhinology, sinus surgery and multidisciplinary dental/ENT decision-making. Full citation details should be confirmed before formal publication.
What this means in context
Supports evidence-based sinus surgery decision-making and highlights the role of specialist assessment where imaging findings are incidental.
About Mr Florian Bast
Mr Florian Bast is a London-based Consultant Rhinologist, ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon with specialist expertise in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery.
His work includes the assessment and treatment of patients with both functional and aesthetic concerns, including nasal obstruction, nasal shape concerns, revision nasal surgery, septal problems and wider ENT and facial plastic surgery needs.
Mr Bast’s approach focuses on careful assessment, clear communication and treatment planning that considers both appearance and function. He aims to help patients understand what may be appropriate for their individual anatomy, symptoms and goals, with an emphasis on natural-looking, functional results and informed decision-making.
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