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Satisfaction outcomes in open functional septorhinoplasty: prospective analysis
Hasan Huseyin Balikci1, M Mustafa Gurdal
1From the *Department of ORL, Suşehri State Hospital, Sivas; and †Department of ORL, Uskudar State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|February 18, 2014
Summary
Functional septorhinoplasty significantly improves patient satisfaction, as measured by the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) questionnaire. The ROE tool aids surgeons in identifying ideal candidates for this procedure.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic Surgery
- Patient Outcomes Research
Background:
- Functional septorhinoplasty addresses both nasal obstruction and aesthetic concerns.
- Patient satisfaction is a critical metric for evaluating surgical success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively assess patient satisfaction before and after functional septorhinoplasty using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) questionnaire.
- To determine if age or follow-up duration influences satisfaction outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Prospective evaluation of 62 patients undergoing open functional septorhinoplasty.
- Administration of the ROE questionnaire pre-operatively and post-operatively (≥4 weeks).
- Analysis of satisfaction scores categorized into bad, good, and perfect outcomes.
Main Results:
- Mean patient satisfaction scores significantly increased post-surgery (24.8 to 70.1, P < 0.001).
- No significant difference in satisfaction score improvement was observed based on patient age or follow-up duration.
- A substantial proportion of patients achieved good to perfect outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Functional septorhinoplasty leads to significant improvements in patient satisfaction.
- The ROE questionnaire is a valuable tool for assessing outcomes and selecting appropriate candidates for functional septorhinoplasty.
