Quality Of Life In Post Septorhinoplasty Our Experience

Background: The demand for Septorhinoplasty has significantly increased over past two decades due to increased personal interest, media awareness and advances in surgical techniques. This trend is most common in younger age group for both men and women. The quality of surgery, surgeon’s level of expertise and most importantly the patient’s level of expectation are important factors in patient satisfaction with Septorhinoplasty. Materials and Methods: After approval from ethics committee, a prospective observational study was taken at our tertiary care Centre for a period of 18 months in 32 patients of age group between 18 years to 50 years both males and females both literates and illiterates. NOSE (Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation) questionnaire, which scores nasal function and ROE (Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation) questionnaire, which scores cosmetic status is used to measure the outcome evaluation questionnaire undertaken 1 day prior to surgery, 3 months and 6 months post-surgery and outcome noted Results: The mean pre and post operative nose score were 72.50± (15.34) and 19.06 ±(11.03) respectively. Post op NOSE score was significantly lower than pre op score (p<0.0001). Post op ROE score 75.10± (10.66) were significantly higher than pre op score 28.10± (8.2) (p<0.0001). Conclusion: The present study showed that in our patient population both form and function are overwhelming improved with septorhinoplasty