Efficacy of Balloon Sinuplasty Versus Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyposis: A Non Randomized Controlled Trial
摘要
Chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis (CRSsNP) significantly affects quality of life. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP) and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) in managing CRSsNP. A non-randomized controlled trial was conducted including patients diagnosed with CRSsNP. Participants underwent either BSP or ESS based on clinical suitability. Demographic data, symptom severity (SNOT-22), radiological scores (Lund-Mackay), endoscopic findings (Lund-Kennedy), and postoperative complications were evaluated at baseline, 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively. The BSP and ESS groups were demographically similar (mean age: 25.41 vs. 24.61 years; p = 0.684; gender distribution p = 0.522). Both groups showed significant improvement in SNOT-22 scores. BSP provided better early symptom relief at 1 month (p = 0.027), whereas ESS was more effective at 3 months (p < 0.001), with comparable outcomes at 6 months (p = 0.914). Preoperative Lund-Mackay scores were higher in the ESS group (6.35 vs. 4.89; p = 0.001), indicating more extensive disease. Postoperative scores improved significantly in both groups, with BSP showing lower final scores (0.70 vs. 1.24; p = 0.001). Endoscopic scores improved in both groups, with BSP demonstrating superior early and sustained mucosal healing (p < 0.001 and p = 0.009). Complications were fewer in BSP (21.74%) than ESS (32.61%), though not statistically significant (p = 0.349). Both BSP and ESS are effective for CRSsNP. BSP offers faster recovery, fewer complications, and comparable long-term outcomes, making it a viable minimally invasive alternative, particularly in cases with less extensive disease.