Intranasal pressure splints - a reliable alternative to nasal packing in septal sur

Abstract

Abstract:Objective: To compare the outcome of nasal packing and intranasal pressure splints in patients undergoing septoplasty.

Comparison of Trans-septal Suturing Technique With Polyvinyl Alcohol Sponge-Based Nasal Packing for Hemostasis in Septoplasty

“…This unpleasant feeling results in poor oral intake while the nasal packing is in place. Our results are similar to the studies by Waliker et al [ 11 ] and Jawaid et al [ 15 ] regarding postoperative headache and epiphora, which were more profound on the first postoperative day in the packing group. Epiphora is mainly due to obstruction to the nasolacrimal duct outflow.…”

Postoperative Morbidity after Anterior Septoplasty with versus without Nasal Packing : Comparative Randomized Trial

“…The present study showed similar results with the results from several studies reported by several authors in different countries. Jawaid et al study stated that nasal packing can be easily avoided following septal surgery, thus minimizing posoperative discomfort of the patient [11]. Naghibzadeh et al study concluded that septoplasty can be safely performed without postoperative nasal packing and nasal packing had no main advantages compared with trans-septal suturing and suturing can be used as alternative method to nasal packing [12].…”