OUTCOME OF OPEN SEPTORHINOPLASTY AMONG PATIENTS WITH NASAL OBSTRUCTION AND EXTERNAL NASAL DEFORMITY

  • DR. MUHAMMAD ILYAS Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore
  • DR. MAZHAR IFTIKHAR Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore
  • DR. RIZWAN AKBAR BAJWA Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore
  • DR. NAJAM UL HASNAIN KHAN Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51642/ppmj.v27i1.206
Keywords: Septorhinoplasty, Nasal Obstruction, External Deformity

Abstract

Background: Open septorhinoplasty is most common procedure carried out in the ENT basic setup. It is performed to relieve the nasal obstruction and to get better aesthetic appearance. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the nasal patency and cosmetic improvement among patients.

Method: It was cross-sectional descriptive study in which 100 patients with nasal obstruction and external nasal deformity visiting ENT Department of Lahore General Hospital Lahore were included. Data was collected through questionnaire, which was entered into computer using SPSS software version 20.0.

Results: Among 100 patients, 57.0% were males and 48.0% were 21-25 years old. Among these patients, 100.0% had nasal blockage and external deformity. After septorhinoplasty, 94.0% patients had complete improvement in nasal blockage and 95.0% patients had improved external deformity.

Conclusion: Study concluded that 94.0% patients had complete improvement in nasal blockage and 95.0% patients in external deformity. Septorhinoplasty is a useful surgical procedure and should be used in health care facilities

Published
2016-12-01
Issue
Vol 27 No 1 (2016): Postgraduate Medical Journal
Section
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