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Issue: Vol. 71 No. 77 (2026)
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Dao, T. K. A., Dao, T. D., Do, B. H., & Tran, T. T. H. SCOPING REVIEW OF POSTERIOR NASAL NERVE NEUROLYSIS FOR THE TREATMENT OF RHINITIS. Vietnam Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 71(77). Retrieved September 2, 2026, from https://tapchitaimuihong.vn/index.php/tmh/article/view/399

SCOPING REVIEW OF POSTERIOR NASAL NERVE NEUROLYSIS FOR THE TREATMENT OF RHINITIS

Thi Kieu Anh Dao1, Trung Dung Dao1,2, Ba Hung Do1,3, Thi Thu Hang Tran1,3,
1 Trường Đại học Y Hà Nội
2 Bệnh viện Bạch Mai
3 Bệnh viện Tai mũi họng Trung ương

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Objective: To review studies on the outcomes and safety of PNNN in rhinitis treatment. Methods: Clinical studies published from January 2017 to December 2025 were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and the Hanoi Medical University Library. Results: Of 471 identified studies, 15 met inclusion criteria. PNNN significantly improved rhinitis symptoms, particularly rhinorrhea and nasal congestion. Significant rTNSS improvement was reported in 10 studies involving 626 patients, with 2 studies showing superior outcomes versus controls. RQLQ, mini-RQLQ, NOSE, and SNOT-22 scores also improved after treatment. TNSS improvement rates ranged from 59.1% to 87.8%, while MCID achievement rates for TNSS and RQLQ ranged from 73%–100% and 75%–100%, respectively. A total of 172 adverse events were reported across 850 procedures, mostly mild and transient. Conclusion: PNNN is a minimally invasive, safe, and effective treatment for refractory rhinitis, improving symptoms and quality of life.

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Rhinitis, posterior nasal nerve neurolysis, radiofrequency, cryotherapy, laser.

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