Peter Hwang

Dr. Peter Hwang

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Academic Career Length

23Years (2004-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 January 2024 in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
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Edward C KuanEdward C Kuan
Edward C Kuan
EWEric W Wang
Eric W Wang
NANithin D. Adappa
Nithin D. Adappa
DBDaniel M Beswick
Daniel M Beswick
NLNyall R. London
Nyall R. London
JPJames N. Palmer
James N. Palmer
Background: Sinonasal neoplasms, whether benign and malignant, pose a significant challenge to clinicians and represent a model area for multidisciplinary collaboration in order to optimize patient care. The International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Sinonasal Tumors (ICSNT) aims to summarize the best available evidence and presents 48 thematic and histopathology‐based topics spanning the field.Methods: In accordance with prior International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology documents, ICSNT assigned each topic as an Evidence‐Based Review with Recommendations, Evidence‐Based Review, and Literature Review based on the level of evidence. An international group of multidisciplinary author teams were assembled for the topic reviews using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses format, and completed sections underwent a thorough and iterative consensus‐building process. The final document underwent rigorous synthesis and review prior to publication.Results: The ICSNT document consists of four major sections: general principles, benign neoplasms and lesions, malignant neoplasms, and quality of life and surveillance. It covers 48 conceptual and/or histopathology‐based topics relevant to sinonasal neoplasms and masses. Topics with a high level of evidence provided specific recommendations, while other areas summarized the current state of evidence. A final section highlights research opportunities and future directions, contributing to advancing knowledge and community intervention.Conclusion: As an embodiment of the multidisciplinary and collaborative model of care in sinonasal neoplasms and masses, ICSNT was designed as a comprehensive, international, and multidisciplinary collaborative endeavor. Its primary objective is to summarize the existing evidence in the field of sinonasal neoplasms and masses.

11 August 2017 in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
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PHPeter Hwang
Peter Hwang
BLBryant Lin
Bryant Lin
RWRaymond Weiss
Raymond Weiss
JAJames Atkins
James Atkins
JJJacob Johnson
Jacob Johnson
Background: Endoscopic posterior nasal nerve (PNN) resection has been described as an efficacious surgical treatment of allergic and nonallergic rhinitis, but the requirement for surgery under general anesthesia has limited its acceptance. We report the first series of patients treated for chronic rhinitis using a novel device designed for office‐based cryosurgical ablation of the PNN.Methods: Twenty‐seven patients with chronic rhinorrhea and/or nasal congestion for >3 months were recruited (allergic or nonallergic rhinitis), with minimum rhinorrhea and/or congestion subscores of 2 as part of the Total Nasal Symptom Score [TNSS]). Under local anesthesia, the cryotherapy device was applied endoscopically to the posterior middle meatus and was used to freeze the PNN region bilaterally. Patients were followed up after 7, 30, 90, 180, and 365 days to assess TNSS.Results: The procedure was successfully completed in 100% of patients, with no complications; 74% reported no or mild discomfort by the first postprocedure day. TNSS was reduced significantly at 30 days (mean ± standard deviation: 6.2 ± 0.5 at baseline, 2.6 ± 0.3 at 30 days, n = 27, p < 0.001), with continued reduction at 90 (2.7 ± 0.4, n = 24, p < 0.001), 180 (2.3 ± 0.5, n = 21, p < 0.001), and 365 days (1.9 ± 0.3, n = 15, p < 0.001). Both rhinorrhea and congestion subscores decreased significantly at 30, 90, 180, and 365 days compared to baseline (p < 0.001). Allergic and nonallergic subcohorts both appeared to benefit from treatment.Conclusion: Office‐based cryotherapy of the PNN region is safe and well tolerated. Symptom scores were significantly decreased by 7 days postprocedure and remained lower at 30, 90, 180, and 365 days.

16 February 2016 in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
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ESEthan Soudry
Ethan Soudry
JWJane Wang
Jane Wang
RVReza Vaezeafshar
Reza Vaezeafshar
LKLaurence Katznelson
Laurence Katznelson
PHPeter Hwang
Peter Hwang

11 December 2017 in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
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NTNavarat Tangbumrungtham
Navarat Tangbumrungtham
VPVishal S. Patel
Vishal S. Patel
ATAndrew Thamboo
Andrew Thamboo
ZPZara M. Patel
Zara M. Patel
JNJayakar V. Nayak
Jayakar V. Nayak
PHPeter Hwang
Peter Hwang

30 September 2019 in The Laryngoscope
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MCMichael T. Chang
Michael T. Chang
SSSunhee Song
Sunhee Song
PHPeter Hwang
Peter Hwang
Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of cryoablation of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) for treatment of chronic rhinitis.Methods: This was a prospective single‐arm trial of 98 adult patients at six U.S. centers with chronic allergic and nonallergic rhinitis. PNN cryoablation was performed in‐office under local anesthesia using a handheld device. Patients discontinued use of intranasal ipratropium 3 days prior to treatment and throughout the study period. Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS) was measured at pretreatment baseline and posttreatment at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months. The Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) was completed at pretreatment and 3 months posttreatment. Adverse effects and postprocedure medication usage were recorded.Results: Ninety‐eight procedures (100%) were successfully completed. rTNSS significantly improved over pretreatment baseline (6.1 ± 1.9) at 1 month (2.9 ± 1.9, P < 0.001), 3 months (3.0 ± 2.3, P < 0.001), 6 months (3.0 ± 2.1, P < 0.001), and 9 months (3.0 ± 2.4, P < 0.001) postprocedure. Nasal congestion and rhinorrhea subscores improved significantly at all time points (P < 0.001). Both allergic and nonallergic rhinitis subcohorts showed improvement (P < 0.001), with a comparable degree of improvement between groups. RQLQ significantly improved over pretreatment baseline (3.0 ± 1.0) at 3 months (1.5 ± 1.0, P < 0.001), and all RQLQ subdomains demonstrated improvement. Of 54 patients using intranasal medication at baseline, 19 (35.2%) were able to discontinue use. Twenty‐nine adverse effects were reported, including headache, epistaxis, and sinusitis.Conclusion: Cryoablation of the PNN for chronic rhinitis is safe and can result in relief of nasal symptoms and improvements in quality of life.Level of Evidence: 4 Laryngoscope, 130: 1877–1884, 2020

12 February 2019 in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
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RPRui Peng
Rui Peng
ATAndrew Thamboo
Andrew Thamboo
GCGarret Choby
Garret Choby
YMYifei Ma
Yifei Ma
BZBing Zhou
Bing Zhou
PHPeter Hwang
Peter Hwang