Abstract
Objectives: The study was undertaken to assess the effective duration of nasal packing following routine septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgery with or without turbinate surgery. The aim of the study was to compare the use of nasal packing for two different durations with respect to discomfort and complications. Methods Fifty-four patients who underwent nasal surgery were assigned into one of two groups: 6 hours nasal packing group and 24 hours packing group. The scores of postoperative discomfort or pain and bleeding were recorded. Results The 6 hours packing group showed less postoperative discomfort in comparison with the other group who had packs for 24 hours. There was no significant increase in the incidence of bleeding. Conclusion Septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgeries can be managed postoperatively with packing for only 6 hours with reduced discomfort and complications. Problems and complications attendant with the routine use of nasal packs are explored.
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