Endoscopic Septoplasty: A Novel Technique- A Case Series of 19 Cases

Abstract

Endoscopic septoplasty is a rapidly evolving substitute to the customary “headlight” septoplasty. The primary advantage of the technique is the ability to reduce morbidity and postoperative swelling in isolated septal deviations by limiting the dissection to the area of the deviation. Other advantages include improved visualization, particularly in posterior septal deformities; improved surgical transition between septoplasty and sinus surgery and its use as an effective teaching tool. We present our experience with endoscopic septoplasty in a series of 19 patients.

Endoscopic Verses Conventional Septoplasty in the Treatment of Deviated Nasal Septum

“…Supporting this study results, Vanclooster and Jorissen (7) , who operated on 40 cases, reported that the average duration of the endoscopic septoplasty in cases of posterior septal spur was 1ess than 5 minutes. Also, Aiyer et al (10) reported that, regarding cases of isolated spur or limited deviation in the nasal septum, the duration of endoscopic septoplasty was relatively shorter than that of the traditional septoplasty. On the other hand, Richtsmeier et al (11) reported that the average time of limited endoscopic septoplasty was 12 min.…”