The Relationship Between Nasal Septal Deviation and Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: ImportanceNasal septal deviation (NSD) and rhinosinusitis (RS) are common conditions with overlapping symptoms, yet they require distinct treatment approaches. Clarifying their relationship is essential to guide preventative management strategies.ObjectiveTo examine the association between NSD and RS.DesignSystematic review following the PRISMA guidelines. Embase, MEDLINE, and Web of Science were searched from inception to January 2025.ParticipantsStudies were included if participants were adults (≥18 years); studies conducted exclusively in pediatric populations were excluded.Main Outcome MeasuresAssociation between NSD and RS based on prevalence, NSD severity, and mean nasal septal angle (NSA), as well as overall study quality and risk of bias.ResultsA total of 34 studies were included,

SUBMITTER: Shulkin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12644427 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature