Postoperative rhinosinusitis and microbiological outcomes following endoscopic endonasal approaches: A retrospective analysis of 300 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEAs) are an efficient way to manage skull base lesions; however, studies regarding postoperative rhinosinusitis are limited. This study analyzed the incidence of postoperative rhinosinusitis, the associated risk factors, microbial species, and antibiotic usage in patients who underwent EEA.

Methods

Patients who underwent EEAs at a tertiary referral hospital between July 2015 and May 2019 were retrospectively evaluated. Postoperative rhinosinusitis was defined as the presence of a purulent nasal discharge on postoperative endoscopic examination. The mucopus was aspirated and subjected to bacterial culture analysis. The culture results of various groups were analyzed.

Results

This study included 300 patients, and the incidenc

SUBMITTER: Huang YW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12718862 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature