Preoperative Nasal Swab Culture: Is It Beneficial in Preventing Postoperative Infection in Complicated Septorhinoplasty?

An examination of antibiotic administration in septorhinoplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PURPOSE

Septoplasty and rhinoplasty are common otolaryngological procedures, often combined as septorhinoplasty (SRP), offering aesthetic and functional benefits. These surgeries are believed to potentially risk postoperative infections due to natural bacterial flora in the nares. This study evaluates the effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics in reducing post-surgical infection complications.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, focusing on antibiotic use in septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and SRP. The study included randomized control trials, single/double-blind studies, retrospective chart reviews, and prospective cohort studies, excluding pediatric, non-human research, or studies with inaccessible data. Postoperative infection rates were analyzed utilizing R software as a form of Statistic.

RESULTS

From 697 articles, 15 studies were chosen for meta-analysis, involving 2225 patients, with 1274 receiving prophylactic antibiotics and 951 as controls. The meta-analysis indicated an odds ratio of 0.65 (95 % CI: [0.23, 1.89]), showing no significant protective effect of prophylactic antibiotics.

DISCUSSION

The study found no significant infection rate reduction with prophylactic antibiotic use. Notable were inconsistencies in study designs, antibiotic administration timing, and varied surgical practices. Antibiotic use risks were considered. Study limitations include potential biases and the retrospective nature of many studies.

CONCLUSIONS

This review and meta-analysis found no substantial evidence supporting prophylactic antibiotics' effectiveness in reducing postoperative infection rates in septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and SRP, indicating a need to reevaluate practices and develop evidence-based guidelines. Future research should focus on comprehensive, randomized control studies, covering both preoperative and postoperative stages.

Clinical Practice Patterns and Evidence-Based Medicine in Rhinoplasty: A 10-Year Review of Continuous Certification Tracer Data from the American Board of Plastic Surgery

BACKGROUND

The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) has collected data on cosmetic surgery from member surgeons since 2003. These data offer valuable information on national trends in clinical practice.

OBJECTIVES

The present study was performed to analyze trends in rhinoplasty over the last decade.

METHODS

Tracer data were compared between two cohorts 2012-2016 (early cohort "EC") and 2017-2021 (recent cohort "RC"). Data included patient demographics and surgical techniques. Results were considered in the context of current EBM-based guidance in the plastic surgery literature.

RESULTS

Data from 730 rhinoplasties (270 EC and 460 RC) were analyzed. The median age was 30 years, and the most common patient concern was the nasal dorsum (79%). In the RC group, fewer patients voiced concerns about tip projection (58% vs 43%, p = 0.0002) and more complained of functional airway problems (38% vs 49%, p = 0.004). An open approach was most common (83%). Septoplasty (47% vs 52%, p = 0.005), caudal septum repositioning (14% vs 23%, p = 0.002), and tip rotation maneuvers (32% vs 49%, p < 0.0001) became more popular. There was also an increase in the use of spreader grafts (35% vs 45%, p = 0.01) and columellar strut grafts (42% vs 50%, p = 0.04), while there has been a decrease in alar base resection (17% vs 10%, p = 0.007) and non-cartilaginous dorsum/radix augmentation (9% vs 4%, p = 0.02).

CONCLUSIONS

ABPS tracer data provide an excellent resource for the objective assessment of procedures in plastic surgery. The present study is the first to highlight evolving trends in rhinoplasty over the last 10 years.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III

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Synchronous Pseudomonas Infection in Nose and Maxillery Sinus After Septorhinoplasty

ABSTRACT

A 50-year-old patient who underwent secondary rhinoplasty 1 year after the operation presented with signs of localized infection on the postoperative twentieth day. An abscess due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected in the nose and maxillary sinus. The infection regressed after surgical debridement combined with intravenous antibiotic therapy.Pseudomonas infection has been reported in only six patients after septorhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty was combined with other aesthetic procedures in three patients. The mean time of onset of complaints was 33.25 days. The most common complaint was pain. The mean time to complete regression of complaints after treatment was 44.5 days.Pseudomonas infection risk is especially increased in patients with combined surgical procedures and complicated revision rhinoplasty surgery. Careful examination of the patient, early and aggressive therapy, and surgical debridement are essential. The treatment of infection is incision and drainage of the affected areas. Antibiotic therapy followed by sensitivity-specific regimens should be administered."

Klebsiella Aerogenes Infection on the Costochondral Graft of the Nose

ABSTRACT

Klebsiella aerogenes is a nosocomial and pathogenic bacterium that causes opportunistic infections including most types of infections. After rhinoplasty, the inserted costochondral graft could be a good material for bacterial growth due to less vascularization and difficult-to-reach antibiotics. The unusual bacterial infection should be considered for preventing poor aesthetic results including graft or implant loss when the surgical site infection is uncontrolled despite proper treatment and administration in aesthetic rhinoplasty surgery. The use of appropriate antibiotics for drug sensitivity may be necessary with bacterial culture tests. In this case, an unusual K. aerogenes infection on the costochondral graft of the nose and related treatment course was reported.