THE ROLE OF POSTERIOR NASAL NERVE NEURECTOMY IN THE RELIEF OF INTRACTABLE ALLERGIC RHINITIS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL STUDY | ||
ALEXMED ePosters | ||
Article 1, Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2025, Pages 46-47 | ||
Document Type: Preliminary preprint short reports of original research | ||
DOI: 10.21608/alexpo.2025.415218.2255 | ||
Authors | ||
Mohamed Samy Elwany1; Ahmed Aly Ibrahim1; Amr Mohamed Kholief1; AbdelRahman Ashraf Omera* 2 | ||
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University | ||
2Department of Otorhinolaryngology Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University | ||
Abstract | ||
Introduction Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic inflammatory disorder of the upper respiratory tract, mediated by IgE and triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and animal dander. Though not life-threatening, AR significantly affects quality of life by impairing sleep, concentration, and productivity. Classified by the ARIA guidelines into intermittent or persistent forms, AR is often associated with comorbidities like asthma and conjunctivitis, reflecting shared inflammatory pathways. While medical treatments such as antihistamines and corticosteroids offer relief for many, a subset of patients with intractable AR continue to suffer despite maximal therapy. Surgical Management and Rationale Vidian neurectomy was historically used for refractory AR but is associated with significant complications such as dry eye and palatal numbness. As a safer alternative, posterior nasal neurectomy (PNN) targets the posterior nasal nerve (a branch of the sphenopalatine nerve) and can be approached endoscopically. Techniques include cold steel dissection, bipolar cauterization, and submucosal coagulation within the inferior turbinate. Each method aims to reduce nasal hypersecretion and obstruction while minimizing risk to surrounding structures. However, there is a lack of high-quality comparative data on their outcomes and safety profiles. | ||
Keywords | ||
POSTERIOR; NASAL; NERVE; NEURECTOMY | ||
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