The novel traction‑suturing technique in correction of caudal end deviation of the nasal septum
09-10, 12:00–12:10 (Europe/Istanbul), Facial Plastic 4

<p>Background Caudal end correction is one of the main challenges during septoplasty that needs extra steps and skills. This</p> <p>complex area affects the shape of the nose. Moreover, the caudal end represents the medial boundary of the internal nasal</p> <p>valve. Thus, any deviation may disturb this critical area causing nasal obstruction. This study aimed to evaluate the novel</p> <p>traction-suture technique to correct septal caudal end deviation and its postoperative impact.</p> <p>Study design This prospective case-series study.</p> <p>Settings It was held in a tertiary referral university institute between January 2019 to February 2022.</p> <p>Methods We included 95 cases who suffered from nasal obstruction and a cosmetic problem because of mild or moderate</p> <p>caudal end deviation. Under general anesthesia, the caudal end was corrected by the novel traction-suturing technique</p> <p>(TST). To evaluate the surgical outcomes and patients' related quality of life, we used two validated questionnaires; the Nasal</p> <p>Obstruction Symptom Evaluation and the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation before the surgery and 1 year after the surgery.</p> <p>Results NOSE and ROE questionnaires showed statistically significant improvements after the surgery (P value was < 0.001).</p> <p>Complications occurred in seven patients (7.3%), all of which were minor complications.</p> <p>Conclusions Traction-suturing technique (TST) improved nasal breathing and patients’ satisfaction with their nasal configuration.</p> <p>Traction-suturing is a simple short maneuver that junior doctors can easily learn without distinct complications</p> <p>or recurrence.</p>
<p>This study aimed to evaluate the novel</p> <p>traction-suture technique to correct septal caudal end deviation and its postoperative impact.</p>
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Rui Xavier
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Haitham Elfarargy
Haitham Elfarargy
<p>Lecturer/Consultant of Otorhinolaryngology at the Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt</p> <p>Fellow of Sapienza University, Rome, Italy</p>
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Rui Xavier
<p>Prof. Dr. Rui Xavier graduated in Medicine from University of Porto in 1989. He concluded his training in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery and became Specialist in 1997. He has a PhD degree in Medical Sciences with a thesis addressing rhinoplasty outcomes.</p> <p>Prof. Dr. Rui Xavier has a special interest in Facial Plastic Surgery and, particularly, in functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty.</p> <p>Prof. Dr. Rui Xavier is frequently invited to lecture in Congresses in Europe, Americaand Asia. He is author of several scientific papers published in medical journals and of several book chapters about rhinoplasty published in Europe and USA. He is also a reviewer for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, for the Facial Plastic Surgery Journal and for the Laryngoscope Journal.</p> <p>Prof. Dr. Rui Xavier is member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and of the Asian Facial Plastic Surgery Society. He is President of the Facial Plastic Committee of the Portuguese Otolaryngology Society and National Delegate for Portugal of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.</p>
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