LANDMARK: Major Complications of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Nationwide incidence of major complications in endoscopic sinus surgery

Ramakrishnan VR, Kingdom TT, Nayak JV, Hwang PH, Orlandi RR. Nationwide incidence of major complications in endoscopic sinus surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2012;2(1):34-9.

  • Retrospective review of national database
  • Major Complication (CSF leak, orbital complication, hemorrhage needing transfusion) rate was 1.0%. 
    • CSF leak less common in pediatric population
    • Orbital complication was more common in pediatric population
  • Impact of image guidance was not assessed and is a limitation of this study