Long-term patient-related outcome measures of septoplasty: a systematic review.

Chi Lap Nicholas TsangTheresa NguyenTorunn SivesindAnders Cervin

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2018)

Septoplasty appears to be a far from perfect treatment for nasal obstruction due to septal deviation. However, given the heterogeneity of data and lack of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), future RCTs and use of validated questionnaires would enable generation of superior levels of evidence. We suggest future prospective trials evaluating prognostic factors in septoplasty, to better inform patients and facilitate the development of guidelines for surgical intervention.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
end stage renal disease
randomized controlled trial
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
heart failure
single cell
atrial fibrillation
patient reported outcomes
artificial intelligence
patient reported
data analysis