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ArticleJournal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology

Perioperative outcomes in patients with symptomatic versus asymptomatic previous COVID-19 infection undergoing neurosurgical treatment (post-COVID-19 study).

Sonia Bansal, Parthiban Giribabu, Kamath Sriganesh, Dhaval Shukla

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Sonia BansalDepartment of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Parthiban GiribabuDepartment of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Kamath SriganeshDepartment of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Dhaval ShuklaDepartment of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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Background and Aims: The long-term effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection (long-COVID) are being increasingly recognized. The long-COVID effects are more likely in individuals who were symptomatic than asymptomatic during their previous COVID-19 infection. The data on perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing elective neurosurgery long after their recovery from COVID-19 infection is lacking. The primary objective of this study was to compare the perioperative outcomes after elective neurosurgery between patients who were symptomatic and those who were asymptomatic during their previous COVID-19 infection. The secondary objectives were to compare the earlier COVID-19 characteristics and the perioperative pulmonary profile during current surgery between these groups. Material and Methods: This prospective observational study was performed in adult patients undergoing elective neurosurgery with history of previous COVID-19 infection. Data was collected regarding previous COVID-19 infection (symptoms, hospitalization, treatment, complications, etc.) and current perioperative characteristics (pulmonary profile, perioperative complications, hospital stay, mortality, etc.). Results: A total of 50 patients were recruited during the study period, of which 35 (73%) patients were symptomatic during previous COVID-19 infection (two patients were excluded). The mean duration between current surgery and previous COVID-19 infection was 7 months. Patients symptomatic during earlier COVID-19 infection were females, older, and had a lower oxygen level during current surgery. There was no difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic groups in adverse perioperative outcomes such as desaturation, pulmonary or extrapulmonary complications, or non-extubation. Conclusion: The perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing elective neurosurgery with previous mild to moderate symptomatic COVID-19 infection may not be different from those of patients with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection.

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ComplicationsCOVID-19Key Message: This study explored perioperative outcomes in patients with previous COVID-19 infection undergoing elective neurosurgery at a later date. Outcomes were compared between patients who were symptomatic during their previous COVID-19 infection and those who were asymptomatic. Mild to moderately symptomatic patients may not be at a higher risk of major pulmonary or extrapulmonary complications.neurosurgeryperioperative outcomes

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