Sherbaz Hussain Khosa, Ali Hussaain Sheikh, Muhammad Amer Nadeem.
Role of Partial Inferior Turbinectomy in patients with Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;8(3):681-3.

Aim: To determine the outcome of partial inferior turbinectomy in patients with chronic hypertrophic rhinitis in terms of relief of nasal obstruction. Methods: This study was carried out in the Department of ENT, Nishtar Hospital, Multan from March 2013 to August 2013. A total of 66 patients were included in the study. Results:- Majority i.e. 32(48.5%) patients were seen in the age group 21-30 years. As regards sex, 42 (63.3%) patients were male and 24 (36.7%) were female. Duration of stay in hospital was 6 days only for 1 patient. Bilateral nasal obstruction was found in 64(97%) patients whereas unilateral nasal obstruction was in 2(3%) patients. Out of 66 patients, 30(45.4%0 had complaint for 6-10 days. Bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy was observed in 56(84.8%) patients. Deviation nasal septum was not present in 50(75.6%) patients. Anterior nasal packing was done in 58 (87.9%) patients. Severe bleeding was seen in 8(12.1%) patients. Follow up complications after one month crusting was observed in 11 (16.7%) patients while 14(21.2%) patients had nasal obstruction. Conclusion: It was concluded from the study that both the procedures are relatively safe and effective and do not need expensive instrumentation that may not be available in our medical centres.

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