Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Bugten, Vegard"
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A comparison of minimal cross sectional areas, nasal volumes and peak nasal inspiratory flow between patients with obstructive sleep apnea and healthy controls
Moxness, Mads Henrik Strand; Bugten, Vegard; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Nordgård, Ståle; Bruskeland, Guttorm Eric (Journal article, 2016)BACKGROUND: The differences in nasal geometry and function between OSA patients and healthy individuals are not known. Our aim was to evaluate the differences in nasal geometry and function using acoustic rhinometry (AR) ... -
A comparison of symptoms and quality of life before and after nasal septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy of the inferior turbinate
Nilsen, Ann Helen; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Bugten, Vegard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background The primary goal of this study is to compare pre- and postoperative symptoms and health related quality of life (HQOL) in 57 patients who underwent septoplasty (group-1), 56 patients who underwent septoplasty ... -
Can general practitioners do the follow-ups after surgery with ventilation tubes in the tympanic membrane? Two years audiological data
Austad, Bjarne; Hetlevik, Irene; Bugten, Vegard; Wennberg, Siri; Olsen, Anita Helene; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)A university hospital in Mid-Norway has modified their guidelines for follow-up after insertion of ventilation tubes (VTs) in the tympanic membrane, transferring the controls of the healthiest children to general practitioners ... -
Comparison of clinical practice of tonsil surgery from quality register data from Sweden and Norway and one clinic in Denmark
Stalfors, Joacim; Ovesen, Therese; Bertelsen, Jannik Buus; Bugten, Vegard; Wennberg, Siri; Sunnergren, Ola (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives To compare the application of indications, demographics, surgical and haemostatic techniques in tonsil surgery in three countries. Design Non-randomised, prospective, observational cohort. Setting All ... -
Does mometasone nasal spray lead to less postoperative symptoms after endoscopic sinus surgery?
Khan, Josef Zaman (Master thesis, 2013)Background: Many surgeons recommend nasal steroids postoperatively after sinus surgery. The postoperative effects of nasal steroids are poorly documented in the literature. This study was conducted to evaluate if nasal ... -
Friedman Score in Relation to Compliance and Treatment Response in Nonsevere Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Berg, Lars Martin; Ankjell, Torun Karina Solheim; Sun, Yi-Qian; Trovik, Tordis A; Sjögren, Anders; Rikardsen, Oddveig G; Moen, Ketil; Hellem, Sølve; Bugten, Vegard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Nonsevere obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is most often treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device or a mandibular advancement splint (MAS). However, patient compliance with these treatments is difficult ... -
General Health, Vitality, and Social Function After Sinus Surgery in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Nilsen, Ann Helen; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Salvesen, Øyvind; Bugten, Vegard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objectives Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has an impact on health‐related quality of life (HRQOL). The objective of this study was to examine generic and disease‐specific HRQOL and symptoms in CRS patients with (CRSwNP) ... -
Health-related quality of life and sleep quality after 12 months of treatment in non-severe obstructive sleep apnea: A randomized clinical trial with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Mandibular Advancement Splints
Berg, Lars Martin; Ankjell, Torun Karina Solheim; Sun, Yi-Qian; Trovik, Tordis A; Rikardsen, Oddveig G; Sjögren, Anders; Moen, Ketil; Hellem, Sølve; Bugten, Vegard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)In this randomized controlled trial, patients with non-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or a twin block mandibular advancement splint (MAS). The primary ... -
Health-related Quality of Life and Surgical Management of Nasal Obstruction and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A register-based study on patients undergoing septoplasty, radiofrequency therapy of inferior turbinate, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Nilsen, Ann Helen (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:245, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Norsk sammendrag Pasienter med skjev neseskillevegg og forstørrede nesemuslinger plages ofte av kronisk nesetetthet som igjen kan føre til munnpusting, snorking og forstyrret søvn. Kronisk nesetetthet er også et vanlig ... -
Implementing guidelines for follow-up after surgery with ventilation tube in the tympanic membrane in Norway: a retrospective study
Austad, Bjarne; Hetlevik, Irene; Bugten, Vegard; Wennberg, Siri; Olsen, Anita Helene; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-01-08)Background When clinical guidelines are being changed a strategy is required for implementation. St. Olavs University Hospital in Norway modified their guidelines for the follow-up care of children after insertion of ... -
Improvement in minimal cross-sectional area and nasal-cavity volume occurs in different areas after septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy of inferior turbinates
Nilsen, Ann Helen; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Nordgård, Ståle; Bugten, Vegard (Journal article, 2018)Purpose: Septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy for inferior turbinate hypertrophy (RFIT) are common techniques used to improve nasal patency. Our aim was to compare nasal geometry and function using acoustic rhinometry ... -
Incidental findings in MRI of the paranasal sinuses in adults: a population-based study (HUNT MRI)
Hansen, Aleksander Grande; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Nordgård, Ståle; Bugten, Vegard; Stovner, Lars Jacob; Håberg, Asta; Gårseth, Mari; Eggesbø, Heidi Beate (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Diagnostic imaging of the head is used with increasing frequency, and often includes the paranasal sinuses, where incidental opacifications are found. To determine the clinical relevance of such findings can ... -
MRI of the Paranasal Sinuses: Incidental findings and opacification in relation to the lower airways and headache
Hansen, Aleksander Grande (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2016:125, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Bildediagnostikk av bihulene viser ofte fortykket slimhinne, polypper, retensjonscyster og væske. Forekomsten av slike funn og sammenhengen med nedre luftveissykdom og hodepine har hovedsakelig vært studert blant pasienter ... -
Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials
Holmeslet, Berit (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2016:313, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Norsk sammendrag: Balanseorganene ligger dypt inne i tinningbeinet på hver side og samarbeider med det øvrige balansesystemet, bl.a. øyemuskulatur. Hver gang vi forflytter oss oppstår det hodebevegelser og for vi skal ... -
Paranasal sinus opacification in headache sufferers: A population-based imaging study (the HUNT study-MRI).
Hansen, Aleksander Grande; Stovner, Lars Jacob; Hagen, Knut; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Nordgård, Ståle; Bugten, Vegard; Eggesbø, Heidi Beate (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: The association between headache and paranasal sinus disease is still unclear. Because of symptom overlap, the two conditions are not easily studied on the basis of symptoms alone. The aim of the present study ... -
Providing quality data in health care - Almost perfect inter-rater agreement in the Norwegian tonsil surgery register
Wennberg, Siri; Karlsen, Lasse A; Stalfors, Joacim; Bratt, Mette; Bugten, Vegard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background The Norwegian Tonsil Surgery Register (NTSR) was launched in January 2017. The purpose of the register is to present data on tonsil surgery to facilitate improvements in patient care. Data used for evaluating ... -
Quality of life and symptoms before and after nasal septoplasty compared with healthy individuals
Nordgård, Ståle; Amundsen, Marit Furre; Bugten, Vegard; Nilsen, Ann Helen; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Moxness, Mads Henrik Strand (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background The goal of this study is to compare quality of life (Qol) and symptoms in 91 patients with a deviated nasal septum preoperatively and postoperatively with a control group of 93 healthy individuals. Me ... -
Reducing post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage: a multicentre quality improvement programme incorporating video-based cold technique instruction
Bugten, Vegard; Wennberg, Siri; Amundsen, Marit Furre; Blindheimsvik, Martin Andre Brevik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective Data from the Norwegian Tonsil Surgery Register (NTSR) showed large differences between the hospitals in Norway in the readmission rate due to post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage (rrPTH; range, 0%–25%; national average, ... -
Self-reported sleep quality with mandibular advancement device or continuous positive airway pressure: A randomized clinical trial on patients with mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea
Berg, Lars Martin; Ankjell, Torun Karina Solheim; Trovik, Tordis A; Sjögren, Anders; Rikardsen, Oddveig G; Moen, Ketil; Sun, Yi-Qian; Bugten, Vegard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Study objectives To compare self-reported sleep quality, treatment compliance and respiratory event index (REI) after 4 months of treatment with mandibular advancement device (MAD) or continuous positive airway pressure ... -
Sinonasal Characteristics in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Compared to Healthy Controls
Moxness, Mads Henrik Strand; Bugten, Vegard; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Nordgård, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background. The difference in nasal obstruction between OSA patients and healthy individuals is not adequately documented. Our aim was to describe the sinonasal quality of life and nasal function in OSA patients and healthy ...