Prospective evaluation of preoperative concern among patients considering endoscopic sinus surgery: initial validation

Background Patients considering surgery face many uncertainties and concerns. This investigation aimed to develop an objective assessment tool for characterizing the areas of greatest concern among patients considering endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Methods As part of validating a clinical measure concerning perioperative concerns, patients presenting with chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyposis were voluntarily recruited. A...