Improvement in minimal cross-sectional area and nasal-cavity volume occurs in different areas after septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy of inferior turbinates

Nilsen, Ann Helen; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Nordgaard, Staale; Bugten, Vegard

doi:10.1007/s00405-018-5022-4

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“…evaluated the efficiency of septoplasty and radiofrequency ablation by performing acoustic rhinometry and PNIF measurements. 16 They reported improvements in both anterior and posterior areas in the septoplasty group, but only in the posterior area in the radiofrequency ablation group. Moreover, they found that PNIF values improved in all patient groups and the nasal obstruction was corrected even in different regions.…”

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Does turbinate reduction combined with septoplasty have better outcomes than septoplasty alone? A randomised, controlled study

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Objective This study investigated whether inferior turbinate reduction combined with septoplasty improves patients’ outcomes, as assessed by objective and subjective methods. Methods A single-centre, parallel-group, randomised, open-label trial was conducted at a tertiary hospital ENT clinic. Patients who underwent septoplasty were divided into two groups: group A underwent septoplasty with radiofrequency ablation; group B underwent only septoplasty. All patients were assessed before and three months after surgery using acoustic rhinometry and peak nasal inspiratory flow measurements, as well as Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation scale and Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 scores. Results Seventy-four patients completed the study (36 in group A and 38 in group B). The patients in both groups showed significant improvements in acoustic rhinometry and peak nasal inspiratory flow measurements and in Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation scale and Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 scores after the surgery (p < 0.05). However, the differences between the groups were not significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion Inferior turbinate ablation combined with septoplasty does not provide any more benefit to the objective and subjective outcomes of patients than septoplasty alone.

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“…Moreover, they found that PNIF values improved in all patient groups and the nasal obstruction was corrected even in different regions. 16…”

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Does turbinate reduction combined with septoplasty have better outcomes than septoplasty alone? A randomised, controlled study

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“…In a study from Norway, 148 patients were investigated pre-operatively and six months postoperatively in a prospective, observational design. Fifty patients underwent septoplasty, 51 underwent septoplasty combined with radiofrequency turbinoplasty and 47 underwent radiofrequency turbinoplasty alone ( 13 ). The minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) and the nasal-cavity volume (NCV) measured with acoustic rhinometry improved significantly in all three groups.…”

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Unmet challenges in septoplasty–nordic studies from a uniform healthcare and geographical area

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PurposeNasal septoplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures in otorhinolaryngology and optimising both patient selection and the surgery is a challenge. The Nordic countries have similar public healthcare systems and comparable populations in terms of size.MethodsThis is a review of studies of outcome and predictors related to septoplasty from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, published during the last decade. The aim of this review was to identify areas in need of further research to meet the challenges of septoplasty in the Nordic countries with reference to international data.ResultsPostoperative patient satisfaction at 6–12 months was reported in around 2/3 of the patients and well in line with international data. Patients with more severe symptoms had a higher chance of improvement. Lack of standardisation in patient selection, surgical methods and skills, and follow up procedures, still makes it difficult to explain the 25% failure rate in septoplasty surgery.ConclusionThis review of the Nordic studies from the last decade shows that septoplasty in general is effective in relieving nasal obstruction. There is a need for studies addressing the standardisation of diagnostic tools and algorithms and the systematic and continuous implementation of follow-up of the surgical results at both departmental and personal level. This includes an awareness of how surgical skills in septoplasty are obtained and maintained.

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Narrowed Posterior Nasal Airway Limits Efficacy of Anterior Septoplasty

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Improvement in minimal cross-sectional area and nasal-cavity volume occurs in different areas after septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy of inferior turbinates

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References 34 publications

Does turbinate reduction combined with septoplasty have better outcomes than septoplasty alone? A randomised, controlled study

Does turbinate reduction combined with septoplasty have better outcomes than septoplasty alone? A randomised, controlled study

Unmet challenges in septoplasty–nordic studies from a uniform healthcare and geographical area

Narrowed Posterior Nasal Airway Limits Efficacy of Anterior Septoplasty

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