A comparative study of conventional versus endoscopic septoplasty at a tertiary teaching care hospital
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: nasal blockage is one of the commonest presentation to otolaryngology outpatients department. Deviated nasal septum is one of the commonest cause for the nasal blockage. The deviated septum can be corrected by various procedures amongst which septoplasty is commonly performed. Which can be either conventional type or endoscopic type. Aims and Objectives: The study aims to compare the advantages and disadvantages of endoscopic septoplasty and conventional septoplasty. Material and Methods: The study is performed in department of otorhinolaryngology, on 50 patients, 25 patients in each group after taking informed written consent. Results: post opreative complications and duration of procedure found significantly lower in endoscopic method. Conclusion: better patient compliance, better relief from symptoms and lesser rate of complications give an edge for endoscopic over conventional septoplasty, both the procedures need to be done together in some situations to achieve optimal results.
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M Rama Sridhar
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