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TABLE XII-23 Evidence for inert frontal sinus stenting in sinus surgery Author Year LOE Study Design Study Groups Clinical Endpoint Conclusions Rotenberg 2231 2016 4 Descriptive case series –30 patients undergoing EMLP with biliary T-tube placement –Intra- and post-operative bleeding, infection, and post-operative frontal cavity re stenosis 4 patients required antibiotics, 1 patient had re-stenosis Biliary T-tube stent is well-tolerated and effective Mansour 2230 2013 4 Descriptive case series –5 patients (7 sinuses) undergoing revision frontal surgery with silicone double J stents x 6months –10- to 36- month frontal sinus patency 4/5 patients had patent FSOTs Double J stenting of the frontal sinus is safe and effective Hunter 2229 2010 4 Descriptive case series

1 patient had stent removed for infection and 1 was removed for discomfort/edema

7 patients had stents from 15 to 73 months with no ill-effects.

Long-term frontal sinus stenting is well-tolerated

2 patients required revision surgery and then stent

re-insertion after which

became asymptomatic.

Long-term stenting is viable option in select patients

–Evaluation of stent condition after at least 6 months

–19- to 60- month follow-up of symptoms

stents x at least 6 months

silicone Rains stents x 19-60 months

–9 frontal sinus Rains

–3 frontal sinuses with

Orlandi 2228 2009 4 Descriptive case series