American journal of rhinology & allergy
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Am J Rhinol Allergy · Mar 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of steroids for edema, ecchymosis, and intraoperative bleeding in rhinoplasty.
The aim of this study was to investigate the dose-related effectiveness of steroids on periorbital edema, ecchymosis, and intraoperative bleeding in patients who underwent open rhinoplasty with osteotomy. ⋯ Our results support that steroids significantly decrease periorbital ecchymosis and periorbital edema in open rhinoplasty with osteotomy. Additionally, our results suggest that if the dose of steroids is adjusted according to body weight, there is no significant benefit in a single dose of 3 mg/kg of methylprednisolone over a lower dose of 1 mg/kg and there is no need for higher doses of methylprednisolone administration.