Major complications and consent prior to endoscopic sinus surgery

The endonasal endoscopic approach to the paranasal sinuses is no longer exclusively practised by a small number of dedicated super‐specialists and has gained widespread acceptance in the UK. We have audited the practice of the Consultant members of the BAO‐HNS via a confidential postal questionnaire...

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Published in:Clinical otolaryngology 2001-02, Vol.26 (1), p.33-38
Main Authors: Sharp, H.R., Crutchfield, L., Rowe-Jones, J.M., Mitchell, D.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic Disease
complication
consent
endoscopy
Endoscopy - methods
Humans
Incidence
Informed Consent
Postoperative Complications - epidemiology
Preoperative Care
Severity of Illness Index
Sinusitis - surgery
surgery
Surveys and Questionnaires
United Kingdom - epidemiology
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Summary:The endonasal endoscopic approach to the paranasal sinuses is no longer exclusively practised by a small number of dedicated super‐specialists and has gained widespread acceptance in the UK. We have audited the practice of the Consultant members of the BAO‐HNS via a confidential postal questionnaire with regards to the consent of their patients prior to surgery, and to the complications they have experienced. The overall rate of complications following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) was 0.69%, with the incidence of major complications 0.25% and of minor complications 0.44%. Wide variations in the practice of informed consent were found to exist, and this is discussed with reference to a suggested template for preoperative discussion with the patient.
ISSN:0307-7772
1749-4478
1365-2273
1749-4486
DOI:10.1046/j.1365-2273.2001.00394.x