This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of silastic septal splint in reducing the rates of complications, decreasing the post-operative pain, and improving satisfaction in comparison to quilting suturing technique. Methods: A single center randomized controlled trial, including adult above the age of 18. A total of 50 participants who underwent septoplasty were enrolled and randomly assigned into two groups, Silastic group (n=25), and quilting group (n=25). Nasal obstruction severity was assessed by using an Arabic validated version of NOSE score, preoperatively then 3 days, one week and one month postoperatively. Post-operative complications were assessed at outpatient clinic 1 week and 1 month postoperatively. Pain was assessed by a 10-point numerical scales via phone call on the 3rd day postoperative.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
50
septoplasty procedures were performed by a single surgeon using the same technique among all patients. The procedures were conducted under general anesthesia according to the standard preoperative care used in our institution.
King Abdulaziz Medical City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Change in NOSE score 1 month postoperatively
NOSE change = preoperative NOSE - 1 month postoperative NOSE
Time frame: 1 month postoperatively
Validated NOSE score
Time frame: NOSE score preoperatively, 3 days, 1 week and 1 month postoperatively
complications
Bleeding, Bad smell, Synechia, Crustation and Perforation
Time frame: 1 month
postoperative pain
using numerical Pain scale (0 to 10)
Time frame: at 3 days postoperative
general satisfaction questionnaire
Time frame: at 1 month postoperative
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