A Comparative Study Between Endoscopic Septoplasty With That Of Conventional Septoplasty

Background: nasal blockage is one of the commonest presentation to otolaryngology outpatients department. Deviated nasal septum is one of the commonest cause for the nasal blockage. The deviated septum can be corrected by various procedures amongst which septoplasty is commonly performed. Which can be either conventional type or endoscopic type. Aims and Objectives: The study aims to compare the advantages and disadvantages of endoscopic septoplasty and conventional septoplasty. Material & Methods : The study is performed in department of otolaryngology, Central Referral Hospital & STNM Hospital on 50 patients, 25 patients in each group after taking informed written consent from the patients to participate in our study. Results: we have compared the two procedures over following headings, nasal findings, accessibility of surgical space, amount of blood loss, duration of surgery and various other points. Conclusion : endoscopic septoplasty is a good evolutionary step in the history of septal surgery.