Assessing the Safety of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery After COVID-19 Infection.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study seeks to characterize the impact of COVID-19 infection on endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) outcomes.

Methods

The TriNetX database identified patients with chronic rhinosinusitis who underwent ESS from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. Cohorts included patients who had a diagnosis of COVID-19 infection within 2 months before ESS (recent infection), and those who did not. A cohort of those with COVID-19 infection between 2 months and 1 year before ESS (distant infection), was compared to a control without recent or distant infection. Propensity score matching (PSM) controlled for demographics and comorbid conditions. Relative risks (RRs) were calculated to determine risks for postoperative complications and healthcare utilization.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Jackert EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715778 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature