The Journal of craniofacial surgery
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of transseptal suturing against 3 different types of nasal packings with respect to pain, operating time, and postoperative complications after nasal septal surgery. ⋯ Transseptal suturing technique is a useful alternative to packing, with only a minor increase in operating time. Particularly, transseptal suturing shortens extubation time and postoperative care unit stay.