A comparative study of the outcomes of endoscopic septoplasty with conventional septoplasty

Background Deviated nasal septum is common problem in otolaryngorhinological practice. This study was mainly undertaken to compare the advantages and disadvantages of endoscopic septoplasty over conventional septoplasty. Material and methods A prospective study was undertaken in 60 patients attending ENT OPD in a tertiary care centre. The sample was selected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Equal number of patients were randomly allocated in to endoscopy and conventional groups by double blinding method. Preoperative nasal obstruction symptom score was noted and intraoperative time was noted in minutes. Al the patients received pe medication and operated adhering to strict protocol. The patients were followed at weekly interval for complications and success rates. Results The mean age of the patients was 27 years and majority of the patients were males. Nasal blockage was the common symptom in the study group. The nasal airflow improved to 4 – 5 cm2 in patients of both the groups. The mean duration of the surgery was 60.37 minutes in endoscopic group and 54.07 minutes in conventional group. Unilateral mucosal tear was the common intraoperative complication and was seen more in conventional group than the endoscopic group.