Open AccessFunctional Outcome of Endoscopic Septal Surgery in Comparison to Conventional Septoplasty
Author(s) -
Islam Ma,
Tareq Mohammad,
Chowdhury Nh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of clinical case studies reviews and reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2634-680X
DOI - 10.47363/jccsr/2020(2)130
Subject(s) - septoplasty , medicine , surgery , complication , endoscope , prospective cohort study , nose , functional endoscopic sinus surgery , sinusitis
Objective: Conventional septal surgery based on head light improves the nasal airway but leaves some complications, but with recent advancement in endoscopic approach limits the complication and improves the outcome. This is due to better visualization, improved illumination, unnecessary manipulation, limited exposure and scope for second surgery if required. Material and method: A prospective study was done on 120 patients of symptomatic deviated nasal septum who were refractory to medical treatment underwent septal surgery. Patients were equally divided into two groups with 60 patients each. Patients were randomly selected on each group. Results: In this prospective study, though the complication rate is higher in conventional septoplasty group but there was a significant difference in functional outcome in the endoscopic septoplasty group. Conclusion: The use of endoscope in septal surgery improves visualization, illumination, and thus reduces complication with improved functional outcome. It can be performed in other diseases of nose and para nasal sinus diseases in the perspective of functional endoscopic sinus surgery.