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doi: https://doi.org/10.21053/ceo.2024.00341    [Accepted]
Effectiveness of septal swell body reduction for patients with nasal airway obstruction: A systemic review and meta-analysis
Ji-Sun Kim1 , Gulnaz Stybayeva2 , Se Hwan Hwang3
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
2Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
3Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
Correspondence  Se Hwan Hwang ,Tel: +82 32 340 7044, Fax: +82 32 340 2674, Email: yellobird@catholic.ac.kr
Received: November 26, 2024; Revised: January 5, 2025   Accepted: January 14, 2025.  Published online: January 15, 2025.
ABSTRACT
Background
The septal swell body (SSB), a distinct anatomical structure located in the anterior nasal septum, has been recognized as a significant contributor to nasal obstruction, impacting airflow dynamics and nasal resistance. This meta-analysis evaluated the impact of septal swell body volume reduction (SSBVR).
Methods
A systematic review of studies from PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases was conducted through October 2024. Outcomes included changes in nasal obstruction scores, cross-sectional area, and nasal airway resistance pre- and post-SSBVR. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) were calculated, and the effectiveness of SSBVR combined with turbinate surgery was compared to turbinate surgery alone.
Results
Seven studies involving 232 patients were analyzed. SSBVR significantly improved crosssectional area (SMD = -1.05, 95% CI [-1.88; -0.21]) and nasal airway resistance (SMD = -0.67, 95% CI [-0.89; -0.45]), while nasal obstruction scores demonstrated significant improvements over up to 12 months (SMD = 2.54, 95% CI [1.81; 3.26]). The addition of SSBVR to turbinate surgery resulted in greater improvement in nasal obstruction scores (SMD = 0.47, 95% CI [0.24; 0.70]) compared to turbinate surgery alone, though no significant differences were observed in crosssectional area or nasal airway resistance. Subgroup analyses revealed time-dependent improvements in nasal obstruction scores and variability in effectiveness based on treatment modality.
Conclusions
SSBVR significantly improves nasal obstruction and airflow metrics, with added benefits when combined with turbinate surgery. Further randomized trials are warranted to validate these findings and optimize treatment strategies.
Keywords: Nasal Septum, Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Cavity, Nasal Surgical Procedures, Turbinate, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cold Ablation
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