Cartilaginous Batten Graft Septoplasty in Caudal Septal Deviation

Launched by BENHA UNIVERSITY · Oct 7, 2020

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A prospective study will be conducted over 15 patients indicated for septoplasty.

Preoperative assessment:

History

* NOSE (nasal obstruction septoplasty effectiveness score): Higher NOSE scores indicate worse nasal obstruction (range: 0-100).
* Visual analogue scale (VAS) (0-10) of nasal obstruction:For nasal obstruction

Examination:

* Anterior rhinoscopy: to confirm caudal septal deviation.
* Endoscopic nasal examination: to exclude HIT, polyp, mass and discharge.
* Basal view photograph.
* CT nose and paranasal sinuses to exclude other pathology.

Operative procedures:

* General ane...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - Patient presented with nasal obstruction or disfigurement due to anterocaudal septal deviation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous septal surgery
• • Deformed nose, which necessitate external rhinoplasty approach.
• • Other endonasal cause of nasal obstruction other than deviated nasal septum
• • Bleeding disorder or systemic diseases.
• • Patient who will not complete the follow up periods.