OBJECTIVES: To (1) provide definitions for the different forms of pediatric rhinosinusitis, with an enumeration of the main symptoms and signs; (2) provide indications for microbiological, allergic, and immunologic assessment as well as for imaging studies; (3) suggest standard medical management with judicious use of antimicrobial agents; and (4) discuss indications for surgery. DATA SOURCES: Clinical studies and literature data relevant to the different topics of pediatric rhinosinusitis. CONCLUSIONS: Rhinosinusitis in children is a multifactorial disease in which the importance of several predisposing factors changes with increasing age. Continued study to obtain a better understanding of the disease and carefully controlled comparative evaluations of medical and surgical therapies are suggested.
OBJECTIVES: To (1) provide definitions for the different forms of pediatric rhinosinusitis, with an enumeration of the main symptoms and signs; (2) provide indications for microbiological, allergic, and immunologic assessment as well as for imaging studies; (3) suggest standard medical management with judicious use of antimicrobial agents; and (4) discuss indications for surgery. DATA SOURCES: Clinical studies and literature data relevant to the different topics of pediatric rhinosinusitis. CONCLUSIONS: Rhinosinusitis in children is a multifactorial disease in which the importance of several predisposing factors changes with increasing age. Continued study to obtain a better understanding of the disease and carefully controlled comparative evaluations of medical and surgical therapies are suggested.
Authors: F Rusconi; C Panisi; R M Dellepiane; F Cardinale; L Chini; B Martire; N Bonelli; G Felisati; M C Pietrogrande Journal: Arch Dis Child Date: 2003-12 Impact factor: 3.791
Authors: J-M Klossek; B Quinet; E Bingen; M François; J Gaudelus; S Larnaudie; F Liard; Y Péan; G Roger; O Reveillaud; E Serrano Journal: Med Mal Infect Date: 2007-02-21 Impact factor: 2.152