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Routine radiological examination of the sinuses before septoplasty.

J H Jensen, H Dommerby

    The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
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    Routine pre-operative sinus imaging in septoplasty can identify patients needing postponed surgery. Identifying significant sinus pathology pre-operatively prevents complications and optimizes surgical outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Radiology
    • Surgical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Septoplasty is a common surgical procedure to correct nasal septum deviation.
    • Pre-operative assessment of the paranasal sinuses is crucial for patient management.
    • Sinusitis can impact surgical outcomes and necessitate treatment modifications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of routine pre-operative radiological examination of sinuses in septoplasty patients.
    • To determine the correlation between pre-operative sinus findings and the need for treatment modification or postponement.
    • To identify patient subgroups where surgery should be deferred based on radiological evidence.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of septoplasty records from the past five years.
    • Analysis of pre-operative sinus radiological findings (X-rays).
    • Correlation of radiological findings with patient history of sinusitis and subsequent interventions.

    Main Results:

    • A positive correlation exists between recent sinusitis history and radiological sinus pathology (density or fluid).
    • Radiological abnormalities were found in 27% of cases; 73% showed normal findings.
    • In 52% of cases with pathological X-rays, interventions like puncture, irrigation, or sinoscopy were performed, leading to postponement in 12 patients and peroperative drainage tube placement in 9 others.

    Conclusions:

    • Pre-operative sinus imaging is valuable for identifying patients requiring septoplasty postponement.
    • Significant radiological sinus pathology indicates a need to defer surgery to avoid potential complications.
    • Approximately 4% of patients may require postponed surgery based on pronounced radiological findings.

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