Long-term patient-related outcome measures of septoplasty: a systematic review

ConclusionsSeptoplasty appears to be a far from perfect treatment for nasal obstruction due to septal deviation. However, given the heterogeneity of data and lack of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), future RCTs and use of validated questionnaires would enable generation of superior levels of evidence. We suggest future prospective trials evaluating prognostic factors in septoplasty, to better inform patients and facilitate the development of guidelines for surgical intervention.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research