Abstract
Introduction: Nasal obstruction due to deviated nasal septum is a common problem encountered by most otolaryngologists. A variety of surgical procedures have been tried in the treatment of the same. Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the outcomes and complications of endoscopic and conventional septoplasty and to compare both. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective, randomized study done in tertiary health center, Mangalore in which 60 patients with symptomatic deviated nasal septum were included in the study. Twenty two of them underwent conventional septoplasty and the remaining thirty eight underwent endoscopic septoplasty. Results: Endoscopic septoplasty had better outcome with respect to complications and proved as an easier method to correct posterior deviations and isolated spurs. Post operative symptoms were also better in the group which underwent endoscopic septoplasty. Conclusion: Endoscopic septoplasty allows accurate, conservative repair of obstructive nasal septum deviations, with fewer complications and better functional results compared to conventional septoplasty.
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