Septoplasty without Nasal Packing: Functional Outcomes and Complications A Prospective Clinical Study

Septoplasty is the third frequently application among the otorhinolaryngological surgeries [1]. Traditionally, nasal splint and packing are applied to maintain homeostasis, inhibit hematoma, and prevent the displacement of bone or cartilage grafts and support septal flap following septoplasty [2]. However, studies questioning the routine use of packing have been published in the recent years. In these studies, it is recommended avoiding the routine use of pack, because the risk of toxic shock and pain [3,4]. Instead, pack free septoplasty which performed with transept suture is suggested as it reduces morbidity [5]. Studies that compare septoplasty with and without nasal packing are available [3-5]. Nevertheless, there are no adequate controlled surveys evaluating the postoperative efficiency and complications of this technique. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes and complications of pack free septoplasty. The NOSE scale was used to assess the functional outcomes.