Resultaten onderzoek prevalentie koorts onder CRS patiënten

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FEVER IS NOT A SYMPTOM OF CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS

 

Abstract

 

Introduction

In the chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) definition of the RhinoSinusitis Task Force (RSTF) of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, fever is one of the minor symptoms. In the EP³OS definition, fever is not mentioned as a contributing factor. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the role of fever in CRS.

 

Patients and methods

Patients with CRS, scheduled for surgery were compared with a control group consisting of patients suffering from esthetic complaints or obstruction of the nose without CRS. Temperature prior to surgery was measured and analyzed. 

 

Results

Hundred patients were included in both groups. In the CRS group the mean temperature was 36.94°C. The control group revealed a mean temperature of 36.87°C. An independent samples T-test was performed and demonstrated no significant difference between the CRS patients and the controls (p=0.306). Additional subgroup analysis did not reveal significant differences between several variables (including concurrent medication) of both the groups.

 

Discussion        

There have been several attempts to define CRS in the past but there does not currently exist an all including definition or classification system for this disorder. Fever is a factor under discussion. We found no significant difference between the preoperative body temperature in CRS patients and controls. These results suggest that fever is not a relevant symptom in CRS.