Explore the unique preoperative concerns that distinguish men from women as they prepare for endoscopic sinus surgery to tackle the challenges of chronic rhinosinusitis.
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Gender-Specific Differences in Preoperative Concerns in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
Tam et al., Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2023
DOI: 10.1177/00034894231219129
Ho-ho-ho! Gather ’round, my curious elves, for a tale of the human world, where the bustling workshops are hospitals, and the craft at hand is not toy-making, but surgery. In the land of Los Angeles, where the sun shines bright and the palm trees sway, a group of diligent doctors turned their gaze upon a condition known as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). This ailment, my little helpers, is not one of the North Pole, but it troubles many a mortal nose.
Now, these humans, much like us, come in all shapes and sizes, and indeed, as male and female. And just as some elves are more concerned about the sharpness of candy cane stripes than others, these humans showed differences in their worries about a special procedure called endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).
In a quest for understanding, 75 brave souls, all set to undergo this magical ESS, were asked to share their deepest preoperative concerns using a scroll of questions known as the Western Surgical Concern Inventory – ESS. And what did they find, you ask? Well, it seems the female patients, much like Mrs. Claus when I’m late for dinner, had greater concerns about certain aspects of the surgery. They fretted more about the nasal packing (akin to stuffing stockings too tightly), the mysterious slumber brought on by anesthesia (not unlike the long winter’s nap), the impact on their daily sleigh-riding and cookie-baking activities, and the pain and discomfort that might follow, much like the soreness after a night of vigorous chimney descents.
This discovery, my dear elves, is a reminder for the otolaryngologists – the wizards of ear, nose, and throat – to be as attentive as we are on Christmas Eve, ensuring they address these concerns with care and understanding before the patients embark on their surgical journey.
So let us take a moment to send our warmest North Pole wishes to those patients and doctors, hoping their surgeries are as successful as our toy deliveries, and that their recoveries are swift and smooth, like a sleigh ride over fresh snow. Now, back to toy-making, my elves! We have our own preparations to attend to! 🎅🎄