Evaluate Functional Outcomes of Postoperative Septoplasty with and Without Splints and Packing

Aim: To evaluate functional outcomes of septoplasty with and without splints and packing.

Methodology: This cross sectional study was done at ENT department PUMHSW Nawabshah Pakistan. In this study 100 patients were selected who underwent septoplasty procedure both under local and general anaesthesia. This sample size was divide into two groups, group 1 (n=50) had splints and packing while the other group 2 had not. This study was approved by ethical review committee PUMHSW Nawabshah. Written inform consent was taken from all participants. Written proforma was used to analyze functional results of septoplasty with and without splint and packing.

Results: Out of 50 patients who were having nasal obstructions 3 (69%) were relieved in group 1 33(66%) were relived in cases of group 2. Headache were relieved in 20 out 30 patients (66%) and 20 out 27 (74%) in cases group1 and 2 respectively. Rhinorhea was relieved in 9 out of 18 patients (50%) in group 1 while 5 out 11 (48%) in group 2.

Conclusion: There was no significant difference regarding post operative functional outcomes in both groups.