Positive SARS-CoV-2 detection on intraoperative nasopharyngeal viral testing is not associated with worse outcomes for asymptomatic elective surgical patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It has been demonstrated that surgical patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk for postoperative complications. However, this association has not been tested in asymptomatic elective surgical patients.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study among elective gynecological and spine surgery patients at a single tertiary medical center from July 2020 through April 2022 (n = 1,130) was performed. The primary endpoint was prolonged (>75th percentile for the corresponding surgical service) length of stay. Secondary endpoints included postoperative respiratory complications, duration of supplemental oxygen therapy, and other major adverse events. The association between SARS-CoV-2 detection and the above outcomes was investigated with univariate and multivariable

SUBMITTER: Clancy PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9810621 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature