Safety of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in the Elderly-Are Octogenarian Patients at a Higher Risk?

Lirit LeviYonatan ReuvenDaniel Ben-NerNoam KochMor Gunders-PelegYuval NachalonIlan KorenAlain HazanGabriel NakacheElla ReifenEthan Soudry

Published in: American journal of rhinology & allergy (2021)

Overall, ESS was found to be a safe procedure in elderly patients compared to younger patients. Octogenarian patients should not be denied upfront surgery. IHD is a risk factor for complications in elderly patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
minimally invasive
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
coronary artery bypass
acute coronary syndrome
risk factors
patient reported outcomes
ultrasound guided