The novel traction-suturing technique in correction of caudal end deviation of the nasal septum.

BACKGROUND

Caudal end correction is one of the main challenges during septoplasty that needs extra steps and skills. This complex area affects the shape of the nose. Moreover, the caudal end represents the medial boundary of the internal nasal valve. Thus, any deviation may disturb this critical area causing nasal obstruction. This study aimed to evaluate the novel traction-suture technique to correct septal caudal end deviation and its postoperative impact.

STUDY DESIGN

This prospective case-series study.

SETTINGS

It was held in a tertiary referral university institute between January 2019 to February 2022.

METHODS

We included 95 cases who suffered from nasal obstruction and a cosmetic problem because of mild or moderate caudal end deviation. Under general anesthesia, the caudal end was corrected by the novel traction-suturing technique (TST). To evaluate the surgical outcomes and patients' related quality of life, we used two validated questionnaires; the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation and the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation before the surgery and 1 year after the surgery.

RESULTS

NOSE and ROE questionnaires showed statistically significant improvements after the surgery (P value was < 0.001). Complications occurred in seven patients (7.3%), all of which were minor complications.

CONCLUSIONS

Traction-suturing technique (TST) improved nasal breathing and patients' satisfaction with their nasal configuration. Traction-suturing is a simple short maneuver that junior doctors can easily learn without distinct complications or recurrence.