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Volume 8 Issue 1 (January-June) 2019

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Assessment of Indian otolaryngologists based on identification and managing of septal deviation and nasal valve collapse
Dr. Narendra Singh Waldia

Introduction: Our aim in this study was to assess the Indian otolaryngologists based on Identification and managing of septal deviation and nasal valve collapse. Materials and Methods: All patients had a minimum of a one-month trial on a topical intranasal corticosteroid prior to enrollment in the study. Two email invitations were sent to all members in January and April 2017, which included the survey link and a description of the project. The survey closed in August 2017. Result: 96 otolaryngologists responded to our survey from a total of 499 invitations (19.2%). Respondents were General Otolaryngologists, Facial Plastics and Reconstruction Surgeons (FPRS), and Rhinologists, with the majority having less than 10 years of experience. Type of practice was evenly distributed between community, office and hospital.Conclusion: This study also suggests that a large proportion of patients with clinical evidence of NVC, based on the Cottle maneuver and physical examination, may not re- quire advanced nasal valve procedures in addition to a septoplasty and turbinate reduction.

 
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