Patient knowledge and expectations in endoscopic sinus surgery
Neubauer PD, Tabaee A, Schwam ZG, Francis FK, Manes RP. Patient knowledge and expectations in endoscopic sinus surgery. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2016, 6: 921-925. PMID: 27028979, DOI: 10.1002/alr.21763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic sinus surgeryPatient knowledgePreoperative counselingSinus surgeryYounger groupTertiary care medical centerEarly postoperative symptomsPatients' baseline knowledgeProspective patient surveyBaseline knowledgePostoperative symptomsMedian ageInformed consent processOngoing therapyPatient surveyPatient misconceptionsMedical CenterPatientsHealthcare providersOlder groupSurgeon's abilityPhysician rating websitesConsent processSurgerySources of information