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Complications following bilateral turbinectomy
1Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
East African Medical Journal
|February 1, 1995
Summary
Bilateral inferior turbinectomy can cause complications like adhesions and atrophic rhinitis in patients with nasal obstruction. Further research is needed to assess long-term outcomes of this surgical procedure.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Outcomes
- Airway Management
Background:
- Persistent nasal obstruction significantly impacts quality of life, affecting sleep and speech.
- Inferior turbinectomy is a surgical option for managing upper airway obstruction.
- Understanding the postoperative complications is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively review the outcomes of bilateral inferior turbinectomy.
- To identify and quantify common postoperative complications following the procedure.
Main Methods:
- Prospective review of 34 patients undergoing bilateral inferior turbinectomy.
- Patients aged 7 to 50 years with persistent nasal obstruction were included.
- Postoperative complications were systematically recorded.
Main Results:
- The most frequent complications included synaechiae (15%) and atrophic rhinitis (15%).
- Persistent obstruction (12%) and abnormal nasal sensation (9%) were also noted.
- A range of complications were observed in the study cohort.
Conclusions:
- Bilateral inferior turbinectomy is associated with several postoperative complications.
- Adhesions and atrophic rhinitis are significant concerns after this surgery.
- Further investigation into managing and preventing these complications is warranted.