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Septoplasty Versus Submucous Resection in young Adults

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Title: Septoplasty Versus Submucous Resection in young Adults

Authors: Muhammad Iqbal, Mohib Ullah, Saeed Ullah, Hidayat Ullah Khan, Javed Iqbal Shah

Journal: Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute

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Publisher: Postgraduate Medical Institute

Country: Pakistan

Year: 1999

Volume: 13

Issue: 1

Language: English

Categories
Pulmonology (4511) Otolaryngology (2704) Rhinology (121) Facial Plastic Surgery (24) Surgery (16580)

Abstract

Summary Forty five patients after septoplasty and 48 patients after SMR were studied for 8 months and the results were compared. Post-operative complications such as more frequent after submucous resection (SMR). Functional results of SMR, such as relief of nasal obstruction and headaches, were better (73% and 50% respectively than those of septoplasty ( 69% and 44%). Septoplasty technique is advocated but in the hands of trained surgeon.

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