! ORL via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader: Comparison of quality of life outcomes following different mastoid surgery techniques.

! ORL via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader

Comparison of quality of life outcomes following different mastoid surgery techniques. Sep 1st 2015, 11:06, by Joseph J, Miles A, Ifeacho S, Patel N, Shaida A, Gatland D, Watters G, Kiverniti E Related Articles Comparison of quality of life outcomes following different mastoid surgery techniques. J Laryngol Otol. 2015 Sep;129(9):835-9 Authors: Joseph J, Miles A, Ifeacho S, Patel N, Shaida A, Gatland D, Watters G, Kiverniti E Abstract BACKGROUND: Mastoid surgery carried out to treat chronic otitis media can lead to improvement in objective and subjective measures post-operatively. This study investigated the subjective change in quality of life using the Glasgow Benefit Inventory relative to the type of mastoid surgery undertaken. METHOD: A retrospective multicentre postal survey of 157 patients who underwent mastoid surgery from 2008 to 2012 was conducted. RESULTS: Eighty-three questionnaire responses were received from patients who underwent surgery at one of three different hospitals (a response rate of 53 per cent). Fifty-seven per cent of patients had a Glasgow Benefit Inventory score of 0, indicating no change in quality of life post-operatively. Thirty-five per cent scored over 50, indicating significant improvement. The only significant difference found was that women fared worse after surgery than men. CONCLUSION: The choice of mastoid surgery technique should be determined by clinical need and surgeon preference. There is no improvement in quality of life for most patients following mastoid surgery. PMID: 26314319 [PubMed - in process]

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