Partial resection of the middle turbinate during endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis does not lead to an increased risk of empty nose syndrome: a cohort study of a tertiary practice

Abstract

PMTR is an adjunctive procedure to ESS. This study has established that PMTR as performed by the senior author carries no additional risk of developing ENS symptoms as defined by the ENS6Q, and that it carries no additional risk to olfaction or other rhinologic symptoms. PMTR can be safely considered at time of ESS, especially in patients at risk of lateralization of the MT.