Is nasal septal suturing an alternative technique to nasal packing?: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

摘要: Background Nasal septal suturing is a commonly used alternative treatment to nasal packing after septoplasty. Besides alleviating postoperative discomfort, extensive studies have shown that more effective than packing. However, its clinical benefits remain controversial. Methods We will perform systematic review of packings effect-related outcome in comparison septum suture among septoplasty patients by searching 8 databases, based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). All eligible be screened against inclusion exclusion criteria. Two independent reviewers extract data. Moreover, Review Manage 5.3 quality assessment data analysis. Then, random effects model or fixed applied according heterogeneity. In conformity with GRADE criteria, merits evidence recommended strength assessed. Results This protocol guide subsequent reviews meta-analyses. The differences efficacy between evaluated terms efficiency, adverse reaction, comfort degree, other factors. Conclusion proposed study explore possibility adopting as an OSF REGISTRATION NUMBER:: doi: 10.17605/OSF.IO/WF3GX.