Partial Cutting and Suture Technique for Caudal Septoplasty. Issue 6 (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheon, Tae-Uk; Song, Young Jun; Kang, Byung Chul; Nam, Jung-Gwon; Lee, Tae-Hoon
• Is Part Of: American journal of rhinology & allergy. Volume 33:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 640
• Page End: 643
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: septoplasty -- anterior -- caudal -- deviation -- nasal valve; Nose -- Periodicals; Allergy -- Periodicals; 616.21005
• DOI: 10.1177/1945892419857694
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1945-8924

Abstract

Background: The partial cutting and suture technique is a modification of the cutting and suture technique that overcomes the limitations and simplifies the procedure of the cutting and suture technique. Objective: We describe the partial cutting and suture technique and evaluate its effectiveness of correcting caudal septal deviation. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent anterior septoplasty using the partial cutting and suture technique. The patients were evaluated with the Nasal Obstructive Symptoms Evaluation (NOSE) scale scores and the acoustic rhinometry preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. Results: Thirty-one patients underwent caudal septoplasty by our novel technique. The NOSE scale score changed from 43.5 to 11.0 ( P = .000). The minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) on the convex side changed from 0.49 cm 2 to 0.65 cm 2 ( P = .006). Conclusion: The partial cutting and suture technique is relatively easy and is very effective in correcting caudal septal deviation without any complications.