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Improvement in Quality of Life after Septoplasty in Children: a Systematic Review

Amani Kais1, Moaz Sinan1, Anna Crawford2

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.

International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
|April 14, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Septoplasty surgery in children with nasal obstruction leads to better breathing and improved quality of life. Further research is recommended to confirm these positive outcomes for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Nasal obstruction is a common issue in children.
  • Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct nasal septum deviations.

Conclusions:

  • Septoplasty is an effective treatment for nasal obstruction in children.
  • The procedure positively impacts pediatric patients' quality of life.
  • Further high-level studies are warranted to validate these findings.
Abstract

Keywords:
chronic nasal obstructionnasal breathingpediatricquality-of-lifeseptoplasty

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