Effect of early correction of nasal septal deformity in unilateral cleft lip and palate on inferior turbinate hypertrophy and nasal patency

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 190-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Pinto ◽  
Ottavio Piccin ◽  
Luca Burgio ◽  
Valeria Summo ◽  
Elisa Antoniazzi ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Nimet Ozalp Devseren ◽  
Mustafa Cenk Ecevit ◽  
Taner Kemal Erdag ◽  
Kerim Ceryan

Background: Septoplasty and/or turbinate surgery are commonly used surgical techniques for the treatment of mechanical nasal obstruction. The aim of this study was to define the effectiveness of submucous resection of a hypertrophied turbinate together with simultaneous septoplasty for the treatment of nasal obstruction. Methods: Forty-two patients with septum deviation and compensatory contralateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy were recruited in this study. The inferior turbinate hypertrophy was diagnosed based on examination. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. In group A, a submucous resection was performed to treat a hypertrophied inferior turbinate, together with a septoplasty. In group B, only a septoplasty was performed. Acoustic rhinometry and rhinomanometry tests were conducted for an objective evaluation of nasal patency. A visual analog scale (VAS) was applied to the patients for the subjective evaluation of nasal obstruction complaints. Results: The application of submucous resection intended to reduce a hypertrophied inferior turbinate led to a distinctive increase in cross-sectional area of nasal patency; however, when the two groups were compared, it was statistically significant only at the post-operative sixth month. There was no difference between the results of rhinomanometry. The subjective symptom scores were better in group A than in group B between the post-operative first to sixth month. Conclusion: Submucous resection of a hypertrophied inferior turbinate is necessary for the treatment of nasal obstruction.


2020 ◽  
pp. 105566562094871
Author(s):  
Ashwina S. Banari ◽  
Sanjeev Datana ◽  
S. S. Agarwal ◽  
S. K. Bhandari

Objective: To evaluate the nasal patency using acoustic rhinometry (AR) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and to ascertain the rhinological importance of the same. Methods: Eccovision Acoustic Rhinometer system was used for assessment of nasal cross-sectional area (CSA) and volume in 15 patients with UCLP. The CSA1, CSA2, and CSA3, which represent the CSA at the nasal valve area and anterior end of the inferior turbinate, the anterior half of the inferior turbinate and the anterior end of the middle turbinate, and the region of middle portion of middle turbinate, respectively, were compared on the cleft and non-cleft side. Results: The mean ± SD of CSA1, CSA2, and CSA3 as well as the overall nasal CSA were significantly higher on non-cleft side compared to cleft side ( P value < .001). The mean ± SD of nasal volume was also significantly higher in non-cleft side compared to cleft side ( P value < .001). Conclusions: The nasal patency among patients with UCLP demonstrates a range of impairments that can be objectively measured using acoustic rhinometry. The orthodontic, orthopedic, or orthosurgical management of maxillary deficiency in these patients can affect the nasal area and volume and can have an impact on breathing, speech, and sleep. The pretreatment assessment may be useful to identify patients who are at potential risk of deterioration of nasal patency and airway post-intervention. Taking into consideration the multiple diagnostic procedures in the course of long-term multidisciplinary treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate, a noninvasive investigation technique such as AR may be the preferred mode of investigation to ascertain nasal patency.


2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110015
Author(s):  
Filippo Ricciardiello ◽  
Davide Pisani ◽  
Pasquale Viola ◽  
Raul Pellini ◽  
Giuseppe Russo ◽  
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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the long-term effectiveness of quantic molecular resonance (QMR) in the treatment of inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) in allergic and nonallergic rhinitis refractory to medical therapy. Methods: This study enrolled 281 patients, 160 males (56.9%) and 121 females (43.1%), mean age 37.8 ± 4.1 years, range 18 to 71. Fifty-four patients have been lost to follow up and have been therefore excluded from the final analysis. Based on skin prick test results, 69 patients were considered allergic (group A) and 158 nonallergic (group B). All subjects underwent before surgery (T0) and 3 (T1), 12 (T2), 24 (T3), and 36 months (T4) after QMR treatment to: 4-phase rhinomanometric examination, nasal endoscopy evaluation, and visual analogue scale to quantify the subjective feelings about nasal obstruction. Results: Subjective and objective parameters showed statistically significant improvement in both groups. Group B parameters not changed during follow-up, while group A showed significant worsening between T1 and subsequent assessments. T4 outcome indicates a better result in nonallergic patients. Conclusions: In accordance with the literature, our preliminary data validate QMR treatment as a successful therapeutic option for nasal obstruction due to ITH. Nonallergic patients had a very good T4 outcome. Allergic patients showed a worsening trend after 1 year probably due to other causes.


ORL ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 206-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Ferri ◽  
E. Armato ◽  
S. Cavaleri ◽  
P. Capuzzo ◽  
F. Ianniello

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (30) ◽  
pp. 2778-2783
Author(s):  
Nikhila Rajendran ◽  
Jaya C ◽  
Venugopal M ◽  
Satheesh S

BACKGROUND Nasal obstruction secondary to inferior turbinate hypertrophy significantly affects the quality of life. Patients refractory to medical treatment are taken up for surgery. Laser turbinate reduction is an effective and simple method for treatment of nasal obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy. Only a few studies reported on the outcome of laser inferior turbinate reduction in India. The present study was done to assess the clinical outcome of laser inferior turbinate reduction in patients with nasal obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy. METHODS This prospective observational study was done in 31 patients (18 – 60 years) with nasal obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy refractory to medical management who underwent laser inferior turbinate reduction in ENT Department, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram from December 2017 to September 2019. RESULTS All patients had bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy. 21 out of 31 patients had allergic rhinitis and rest had non-allergic rhinitis. Pre-operatively most patients had symptom score between 15 and 20. After CO2 laser inferior turbinate reduction at the end of 3 months of follow up, subjective assessment by symptom scoring confirmed by objective assessment by flowmetry 29 out of 31 patients had good outcome with relief from nasal obstruction. The success rate was more in nonallergic rhinitis (100 %) than the allergic rhinitis group (90.47 %). CONCLUSIONS CO2 laser inferior turbinate reduction is an effective procedure to relieve nasal obstruction in patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy refractory to medical treatment, with minimal complications. Post-procedure on follow up significant number of patients had relief from hyposmia, sneezing and running nose. KEYWORDS Nasal Obstruction, Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flowmetry, Symptom Scoring, CO2 Laser, Outcome


2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 596-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan P. Massie ◽  
Karl Bruckman ◽  
William J. Rifkin ◽  
Christopher M. Runyan ◽  
Pradip R. Shetye ◽  
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Objective: To determine the effects of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) on nasal airway architecture. Design: Retrospective case-control study of patients with unilateral cleft lip treated with NAM vs without NAM. Setting: Tertiary referral center specializing in cleft and craniofacial care. Patients, Participants, and Interventions: Thirty-six patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and alveolus: 19 with NAM therapy and 17 without NAM therapy. Main Outcome Measures: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were compared in multiple coronal sections and were evaluated for linear and angular septal deviation, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and linear and 2-dimensional airway area. Results: There were no significant differences in linear or angular septal deviation, inferior turbinate area, linear stenosis, or airway area between NAM- and non-NAM-treated patients. Conclusions: NAM effectively molds the external nasal cartilage and structures but may have limited effects on internal nasal structures.


Author(s):  
Neha Bagri ◽  
Kavirajan K. ◽  
Ranjan Chandra ◽  
Yatish Agarwal ◽  
Neetika Gupta ◽  
...  

Background: Deviation of the nasal septum (DNS) refers to the convexity of the septum to one side disturbing the nasal physiology with obstructed nasal breathing leading to lateral nasal wall abnormalities and paranasal sinuses (PNS) mucosal disease. Knowledge of nasal morphological parameters plays an important role in planning successful nasal surgery. Our aim was to evaluate the angle of septal deviation (ASD) on CT scan and study its influence on the lateral nasal wall abnormalities and PNS mucosal disease.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 130 patients with clinical evidence of DNS and chronic sinusitis. The direction and severity of DNS was recorded on CT scan along with evaluation of lateral nasal wall and sinus mucosal abnormalities.Results: Increasing ASD had statistically significant correlation with the lateral nasal wall abnormalities, most commonly, contralateral middle and inferior turbinate hypertrophy (p-value <0.0001). No significant association was found with the incidence of ipsilateral or contralateral osteomeatal complex (OMC) obstruction and sinus mucosal disease.Conclusions: The direction and severity of septal deviation has significant impact on contralateral middle and inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The analysis of these ancillary pathologies can be of great help to the surgeon in better management of patients with nasal obstruction.


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