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A Comparative Study of the Effects of Anterior Nasal Packing versus Trans-Septal Suturing in Post-Septoplasty Patients

Authors :
S, Prakash N
K, Shreyas
J, Puneeth P
Sharma, Nishtha
Prabhakaran, Veena
S, Prakash N
K, Shreyas
J, Puneeth P
Sharma, Nishtha
Prabhakaran, Veena
Source :
Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery; Vol. 28 No. 2 (2020): Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery; 103-111; 2395-2407
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Introduction  Following  septoplasty,  the  usual  norm  is  to  pack  the  nose  using polyvinyl alcohol or  white petroleum  jelly impregnated gauze. But  due  to  side  effects  like  pain,  respiratory  problems, headache  or  pain  during  pack  removal,  trans-septal  suturing  is  recommended  as  it  provides  stability  and  prevents  septal  hematoma  formation  without  causing  the  above mentioned  complaints.  This  study  aims  to  conduct  an  in-depth  comparison  of  the  outcomes  of  the  two  aforementioned  methods  in  an  Indian  population.Materials and Methods  A  prospective  randomized  comparative  study  was  done  for  30  patients  between  18-50  years  undergoing  septoplasty,  while  excluding  those  requiring  additional  surgical  interventions.  Trans-septal  suturing  was  done  for  15  patients  and  polyvinyl alcohol  nasal  packing  for  the  rest.  Visual  Analogue  Scale  was  used  to  record  discomfort  levels  1  day  post-operatively.  A  vast  multitude  of  symptoms  were  assessed  during  regular  visits  for  3  months  after  surgery.  Results Post-operatively,  nasal  pain,  headache,  dyspnoea,  sleep  disturbance,  post-nasal  drip,  crusting,  and  epiphora  were  found  to  be   reduced  i

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OAIster
Journal :
Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery; Vol. 28 No. 2 (2020): Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery; 103-111; 2395-2407
Notes :
application/pdf, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1225497852
Document Type :
Electronic Resource