The Reason of Dissatisfaction of Patient after Septoplasty.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the causes of persistent nasal obstruction of patients after septoplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS After exclusion of allergic rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis and nasal polyposis, this study included 90 patients with nasal breathing problem who underwent septoplasty at least 4 months ago. After taking full history and completing otorhinological and endoscopic examination, all patients graded their extent of obstruction using the Nasal Obstruction Symptoms Evaluation scale. RESULTS Our results showed only 45% of patients' persist septal deviation; besides other obstructive pathologies, 55% were detected after detailed otolaryngologic evaluation. CONCLUSION Therefore, septal surgeons need to observe all obstructive causes of the nose carefully before planning the procedure.