Optimizing anesthetic management of empty nose syndrome at an ambulatory surgery center

Title : Optimizing anesthetic management of empty nose syndrome at an ambulatory surgery center

Abstract:

Aims: This report explores a case of Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) following turbinate reduction surgery, focusing on management strategies in an outpatient setting.

Methods: We present a case of a young male with ENS and obstructive sleep apnea who underwent surgery using acellular dermal sheets to reconstruct pseudo-inferior turbinates. A multidisciplinary approach involving ENT, anesthesia, and nursing teams was utilized.

Results: The surgery was successfully performed on an outpatient basis, demonstrating the feasibility of managing ENS with careful planning.

Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and the need for further research to optimize ENS treatment strategies.

Biography:

Nicolas Mario Mas D Alessandro, MD is an anesthesiologist with training from Favaloro University and the University of Buenos Aires. He is board-certified in Argentina and working towards certification in the U.S. Nicolás is currently a research fellow at MetroHealth's Department of Anesthesiology, focusing on pain management, perioperative care, and anesthesiology education. He is actively involved in clinical research and has contributed to multiple publications in the field.