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Asociación Colombiana de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y cuello, Maxilofacial y Estética Facial (ACORL)

2021, Number 3

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Acta de Otorrinolaringología CCC 2021; 49 (3)

¿Is there a really a need for preoperative PCR testing for COVID-19? Preliminary experience of an ENT Department

García-Chabur MA, González D, Salgar M, Rodríguez MC

Language: Spanish
References: 24
Page: 207-214
PDF size: 190.22 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has changed global surgical activity causing massive elective surgery postponement. Current evidence surrounding surgical outcomes after otorhinolaryngological surgical procedures during COVID-19 pandemic is limited. Objective: To describe our surgical experience during COVID-19 outbreak in an otolaryngology department in Bogotá, Colombia. Methods: This retrospective study analysed the records and surgical information of adults and children’s patients who underwent an elective or emergency ENT surgery during COVID-19 outbreak at two hospitals between May 5 to August 15, 2020 in Bogotá, Colombia. Results: A total of 199 patients were enrolled (122 males, median age of 28 years). No patients died or required intensive unit care (ICU). Elective surgery represented the 97.5% surgeries. 19.5% patients had COVID-19 related symptoms in the postoperative period, from the tested patients only one obtained a positive COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result and did not develop any associated respiratory complication. Six patients developed complications after surgery, and one had pneumonia with a negative COVID-19 PCR nasopharyngeal swab result. Conclusions: This study shows that despite the high exposure to droplets during otorhinolaryngologic surgeries and the inherent high transmissibility from the virus, the surgical procedures with correct patient selection and appropriate use of PPE can be safe for both the patient and the otolaryngologist.


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