Application of Nasal Septum Traction Combined With Continuous Suture in Septoplasty: Enhancing Surgical Efficacy and Olfactory Function

ABSTRACT Objective: In septoplasty, the combination of nasal septum traction and continuous nasal septum suture techniques is employed to correct the rebound area of the nasal septum after surgery, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Methods: In three‐line decompression septoplasty, continuous suturing is used to close the septal wound. For high‐level or nasal valve region deviation rebound, nasal septum traction is applied to restore the deviated septum to a neutral position. Sutures are removed 2 weeks post‐surgery. Post‐operative outcomes were assessed using endoscopic examination, the visual analogue scale (VAS) for nasal congestion and pain, T&T olfactory test, nasal resistance and acoustic reflex tests. Complications were also monitored. Results: At the 1‐month follow‐up, significant improvement in nasal congestion symptoms was observed. Endoscopy showed that the nasal septum was centred, and the nasal congestion VAS score was significantly lower compared to preoperative levels ( p < 0.05). No significant nasal pain was reported during the perioperative period. Olfactory function remained unaffected during the perioperative period. One month post‐surgery, nasal resistance values returned to the normal reference range. The 0–5 cm NCV values of the bilateral nasal cavities were similar and within the normal reference range. No complications were observed. Conclusion: Nasal septum traction combined with continuous nasal septum suture techniques can correct post‐operative nasal septum rebound, reduce perioperative pain, protect olfactory function during the perioperative period and ensure the efficacy of the surgery.