Evaluation of the Functional Results and Complications of Trans-Septal Suture Technique in Septoplasty

Septoplasty is the main surgical procedure to overcome nasal obstruction caused by septal deviation [1] and is one of the most common operations in otorhinolaryngology [2]. It has a long history with multiple variations, but the core principles have remained unchanged for decades [3]. But this surgery may be associated with numerous complications such as post-operative nasal bleeding, septal hematoma, septal perforation, and nasal adhesions [4]. To minimize the rate of these complications, otolaryngologists, mostly pack both nasal cavities with different types of nasal packing [5] which is thought to stabilize the remaining cartilaginous septum and minimize persistence or recurrence of septal deviation also. Post-operative pain, discomfort, worsening of breathing, sleep disorders, mucosal injury, and post-operative infections are complications associated with nasal packing. The unpleasant part of this procedure is the discomfort and pain during pack removal [6].