Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the effect of open technique septoplasty (OTS) on quality of life and patient satisfaction.

METHODS: The study included 109 patients (95 males, 14 females; mean age 34.3±12.3 years; range, 18 to 57 years) who were performed OTS in our clinic between January 2016 and January 2018. Patients’ demographic and septal deviation characteristics were identified. Glasgow benefit inventory (GBI) questionnaire was applied to 65 patients who were reached by telephone and who accepted to participate in the questionnaire.

RESULTS: The percentage of exposure to trauma in OTS patients was 49.5 (n=54). A statistically significant difference was detected in the base septal deviation direction of patients with trauma history (p=0.030). In addition, left posterior spur ratio of patients with trauma history was high. According to the GBI questionnaire, no statistically significant difference was detected in mean scores of postoperative satisfaction and undergoing the same procedure again between patients with and without trauma history.

CONCLUSION: The average patient satisfaction was 3.91±1.11 and 80% of the patients (n=52) stated that they would undergo operation again if they were in the same condition. Septal deformities should be evaluated well and the right operation should be decided with the right indication to reduce the number of unnecessary surgical procedures and increase patient satisfaction.