Investigation of the Short-Term Functional Outcomes and the Impact on Nasal Tip Shape of the Caudal Septal Batten Grafting Technique

Authors : Mehmet Güven, Oğuz Kadir Eğilmez, Ebru Mihriban Güven, Esra Hanife Akşit

Pages : 157-161

Doi:10.26453/otjhs.1441091

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Publication Date : 2024-06-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Septoplasty is a common rhinological intervention. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of septoplasty techniques applied to patients with septal deviation. Materials and Methods: 300 patients admitted to our clinic in 2022 and 2023 and underwent septoplasty were involved and divided into two groups: The \"Caudal\", which used a caudal septal batten graft, and the \"Classic\", which involved the 2-5 region, where the caudal septum was not touched. The patients\' conditions were evaluated by applying the NOSE scale preoperatively and postoperatively in the 1st and 3rd months. Results: Our study included 223 patients who came for follow-up visits and consented to participate. The preoperative, postoperative 1st and 3rd month NOSE scale average scores of the \"Caudal\" group were 12.3±3.7, 5.4±2 and 2.8±1.2, respectively. In the \"Classic\" group, the values were 9.3±2.1, 5±1.4 and 3.3±1 and significantly different (p<0.001). When a comparison was made between the two groups, the changes in the postoperative 1st month were not found to be significantly different (p=0.152). In contrast, the preoperative and postoperative 3rd month results were different (p<0.001). Conclusions: Septal batten grafts can be considered a useful endonasal technique in septoplasty surgery. Studies with more extended follow-up periods are needed.
Keywords : Batten greft, kaudal septum, septoplasti