Systematic Review of Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema in Otolaryngology Procedures.

CONCLUSION: Septoplasty, rhinoplasty and sinus surgery account for the majority of NPPE cases in adult otolaryngology procedures. Young, healthy patients are the most commonly involved with a slight male predominance. The vast majority of patients recover fully, however there is a significant risk for morbidity and mortality.
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Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - July 3, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Din-Lovinescu C, Trivedi U, Zhang K, Barinsky GL, Grube JG, Eloy JA, Hsueh WD Tags: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Source Type: research