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

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