Low-level laser therapy at postoperative period in patients with septoplasty

Abstract

Objective. To study results of combined application of low-level laser irradiation in red and infrared spectrum at the postoperative period in patients with septoplasty. Materials and methods. The work is done in the Clinical and Research Center of Otorhinolaryngology in Astrakhan branch and in the ENT department at Alexander- Mariinsky Hospital in Astrakhan. 113 patients with deviated septum had septoplasty. Patients were divided into two groups. In Group 1 (n - 56) no physiotherapeutic procedures were included into the standard treatment at postoperative period. In Group 2 (n - 57) after septoplasty patients were prescribed magnet-laser infrared contact subcutaneous irradiation in pulsed mode (890 nm, 7W, 80 Hz) for 1.5 minutes in sequence on four points; two of them were located at nose wings and two on nasal slopes. The procedure was done for 3 days ( one procedure per day). After the tampon removal the procedure was added with intranasal low-level laser irradiation with red light: 635 nm, 15 mW, continuous mode, exposure 5 min in each nostril for three more days. Results. Outcomes were assessed by patients’ complaints and by objective restoration of nasal functioning. Conclusion. Low-level laser therapy with laser light of red and infrared spectrum after septoplasty reduces recovery of functional state of nasal cavities and consequently, quickly improves the quality of life of patients.