General Complications after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Smokers: A 2005-2016 NSQIP Analysis.

Background: Exposure to cigarette smoke has been associated with a higher incidence of postoperative complications across a variety of surgical specialties. However, it is unclear if smoking increases this risk after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Because complication rates after ESS are relatively low, a large national database allows for a statistically meaningful study of this topic.