Nasal Packing Duration and Development of Pharyngitis After Septorhinoplasty Surgery

Al-Azhar University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Rhinitis

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06291402

RC 34-1-2024

Details and patient eligibility

About

Septoplasty or septal reconstruction is a corrective surgical procedure performed to straighten the nasal septum. It may be associated with numerous complications. To minimize these complications, both nasal cavities are frequently packed with different types of nasal packing. In our study we will try to find relationship between duration of nasal packing and postrhinoplasty sore throat and pharyngitis.

Full description

Nasal packing affects swallowing by different mechanisms. It may affect swallowing as a result of nasal congestion, constant mouth breathing, throat dryness and pharyngitis.

Postoperative sore throat causes patient dissatisfaction and poor pain control. Several interventions could be performed to reduce sore throat and pharyngitis and increase patient satisfaction , which may not be convenient for all patients, such as gargling or sprays

Enrollment: 100 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• ASA I and II patients
• aged from 20 to 40 years old
• undergo septorhinoplasty

Exclusion criteria

• Bleeding disorders
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
• Collagen disorders
• Pregnancy