Rhinoplasty without splints or packing

ABSTRACT

To present our experience of rhinoplasty without nasal or packing. Prospective case series. Thirty cases presenting to Aston Hospital, Al Khobar, K.S.A. during the period of May 2000 to January 2003 were subjected to rhinoplasty due to either traumatic "13" or congenital "17" causes. Rhinotherapy was performed using small instruments to reduce trauma to nasal tissues and to eliminate nasal packing and external immobilization. No significant complications occurred n our series. Of the 30 cases only 3 cases required merocil packing for one day only. One case required secondary proteomics because of late bony displacement, which occurred after 2 months. Patients performed well on the GBI questionnaire with an average score of 86%. By using hyponasty without splints or packing, there is less risk of headache, rhinitis, sinusitis and otitis. Unpleasant dour doesn't occur; general edema and ecchymosis of the eyelids are decreased significantly