Open AccessA randomised prospective trial of trans-septal suturing using a novel device versus nasal packing for septoplasty
Author(s) -
A. Yasemin Korkut,
AM Teker,
SB Eren,
Orhan Gedikli,
Omer Askiner
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
rhinology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.275
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1996-8604
pISSN - 0300-0729
DOI - 10.4193/rhin09.098
Subject(s) - medicine , septoplasty , nasal packing , surgery , nasal septum , fibrous joint , perforation , nose , nasal cavity , anesthesia , significant difference , punching , materials science , metallurgy
Nasal packing or trans-septal sutures are used to prevent postoperative complications in septoplasty. Trans-septal suturing is not commonly used, since it takes time and is technically difficult with the available devices following septoplasty.
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