CompletedNot Applicable

Nasal Splint and Endoscopic Nasal Septal Repair Surgery

Canada130 participantsStarted 2016-03-24

Plain-language summary

Septoplasty is one of the most performed surgeries in rhinology as a solo procedure, or in combination with sinus surgery. The procedure for septoplasty and postoperative management has evolved over time based on several studies that have been done. The current standard of care in our centre is to conduct a septoplasty using quilting technique and apply Doyle splints in both nostrils to stabilize the septum for 6 days. However these splints are associated with morbidity in the post-op period. The quilting technique was developed to prevent complications and stabilize the septum. This study examines the efficacy of these splints in stabilizing the septum and preventing complications after septoplasty

Who can participate

Age range19 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 19 years and above diagnosed with deviated nasal septum using the Mladina septal deviation scale who are complaining of nasal obstruction and/or sinus disease * These patients will also be undergoing a nasal septoplasty either as a standalone case or as part of endoscopic sinus surgery and/or resection of the inferior turbinates. These surgeries could either be a primary or revision case. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with sinonasal tumors * Cystic fibrosis or syndromic patients (e.g. Wegeners granulomatosis, immunocompromised) * Patients with autoimmune diseases * Patients who do not understand English language and to understand the purpose, methods and conduct of this study.

What they're measuring

Mladina

Timeframe: 3 months for every patient

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03575689

SponsorSt. Paul's Hospital, Canada

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-04-01