Extracorporeal Septoplasty for Severe Nasal Septal Deviation: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Extracorporeal septoplasty (ECS) is a surgical technique used to address severe nasal septal deviations, especially in patients in whom in situ septoplasty (ISS) is insufficient. This systematic review assesses the efficacy, safety, and clinical outcomes of ECS techniques, including conventional and modified ECS methods.

Data sources

PRISMA-compliant systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase.

Methods

Studies on ECS techniques were included. Eligibility criteria were established using the PICOTS framework. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Functional and aesthetic improvements were primary outcomes, while complication rates represented secondary outcomes.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Lazzeroni M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512901 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature