Evaluation of the quality of life of patients undergoing septoplasty under local anesthesia: a prospective study.
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Septoplasty, local anesthesia, NOSE, SNOT-22, VASAbstract
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of septoplasty performed under local anesthesia versus general anesthesia in the treatment of nasal septum deviation.
Study Design: Prospective observational study.
Material and Methods: Patients diagnosed with nasal septum deviation, who underwent septoplasty under general anesthesia (n=45) or local anesthesia (n=45), completed questionnaires assessing quality of life related to nasal obstruction (NOSE; SNOT-22; visual analog scale (VAS)) before and 3 months after surgery.
Results: Both groups showed significant reductions in postoperative NOSE, SNOT-22, and VAS scores, with no statistically significant differences between septoplasty under local and general anesthesia. The average pain score for septoplasty under local anesthesia was 2.4/10. Satisfaction with the surgery was similar in both groups.
Conclusions: Septoplasty under local anesthesia is an effective and safe alternative to septoplasty under general anesthesia, significantly improving the quality of life of patients with nasal obstruction.
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