An interventional study of Fibrinogen and Septorhinoplasty in Recovery Time and Bruising, sponsored by Mayo Clinic. Terminated at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-04-18.
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of fibrin glue during nasal surgery leads to a shorter recovery period with less bruising and/or swelling.
Septorhinoplasty is a well established technique to correct nasal deformity. Drawbacks of this procedure include a significant recovery following surgery which may often require nasal taping and casting. Swelling and bruising in and around the surgical site may persist for months after the operation. At present, there is no standard regarding the length of time nasal tape and cast should be used following septorhinoplasty. It has never been proven that taping or casting is required - in surgeries that require minimal amounts of tissue handling, we may not use any tape or cast following the procedure. Homologous fibrin glue has been used for various cosmetic facial plastic procedures since the early 1980's. It has been shown to decrease bruising and swelling following surgery. This study is being undertaken to evaluate these benefits of using fibrin glue in nasal surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
Septorhinoplasty with postoperative application of nasal taping and an external nasal cast. The tape and cast will be left in place for one week. No tissue glue will be used during the operation, although the nurse and surgical assistant will simulate the preparation and insertion of tissue glue using a syringe containing saline.
Procedure: Septorhinoplasty · Procedure: Taping after septorhinoplasty. · Procedure: Cast applied to the nose after nasal surgery · Other: Saline
Septorhinoplasty will be performed. At the termination of the procedure, prior to closure, fibrin sealant will be applied by the surgical assistant to the surgical site. Approximately 0.5 cc to 2 cc of tissue sealant will be applied. After closure, tape and cast will be applied and left in place for one week.
Drug: Fibrinogen · Procedure: Septorhinoplasty · Procedure: Taping after septorhinoplasty. · Procedure: Cast applied to the nose after nasal surgery
Septorhinoplasty will be performed. At the termination of the procedure, prior to closure, 0.5 cc to 2 cc of tissue sealant will be applied. Nasal tape will be applied after closure.
Drug: Fibrinogen · Procedure: Septorhinoplasty · Procedure: Taping after septorhinoplasty.
One time application of 0.5 cc to 2.0 cc of fibrinogen following surgery.
Also known as: Tisseel
Septorhinoplasty to correct nasal deviation.
Simple taping over the nose following nasal surgery.
A molded cast will be placed on top of the nose following nasal surgery.
Approximately 0.5 cc to 2 cc normal saline will be applied after the operation before the nasal taping and casting.
Patient Assessments of Disease-specific Quality of Life, Nasal Symptoms, and Nasal Form at 6 Months as Measured by Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation (ROE), Nasal Obstructive Symptoms Evaluate Scale (NOSE), and Global Measure of Nose Deformity
ROE: 6 items for subject's opinion re: nasal appearance, each item on 0-4 scale. Total score sum of 6 items, dividing total by 24 X 100, core ranges from 0 (least satisfied) to 100 (most satisfied). NOSE: Assess five conditions over the past month, each item on 0-4 scale X 5, then summed. Total score ranges from 0 (no problem) to 100 (severe problem). Global measure of nose deformity: Pictures of 4 indices of nasal anatomy: length, width, tip, and hump. Each index cored from 1-7, with 1=ideal nose, and 7=deformed nose. Total score = sum of 4 indices, range 4-28, lower score=more ideal nose
Time frame: 6 months post operative
Assessment of the Results of Surgery 6 Months Post Operative by Review of Post Operative Photographs by the Operating Surgeon and 3 Blinded Reviewers Using a Mayo Clinic Surgeon Septorhinoplasty Questionnaire
At the end of the study standard post operative rhinoplasty photos will be obtained, and the photos will be reviewed by three blinded observers, who are experienced rhinoplasty surgeons. The photos will be presented to the evaluators in a completely random fashion at a single session. These photos will be graded at that time using the same questionnaire used by the operating surgeon. The questionnaire covers bruising, swelling, tenderness, and length, width, hump and tip of nose, with a range 4-40, 4=ideal nose to 40=many postoperative problems and disfigured nose.
Time frame: 6 months postoperative
Patients presenting for septorhinoplasty at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN were offered the opportunity to participate in the study.
| Milestone | Control Group | Fibrin Sealant Group, Tape and Cast | Fibrin Sealant Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Completed | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Not completed | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Withdrew: Study was terminated | 2 | 3 | 2 |
At the end of the study standard post operative rhinoplasty photos will be obtained, and the photos will be reviewed by three blinded observers, who are experienced rhinoplasty surgeons. The photos will be presented to the evaluators in a completely random fashion at a single session. These photos will be graded at that time using the same questionnaire used by the operating surgeon. The questionnaire covers bruising, swelling, tenderness, and length, width, hump and tip of nose, with a range 4-40, 4=ideal nose to 40=many postoperative problems and disfigured nose.
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
ROE: 6 items for subject's opinion re: nasal appearance, each item on 0-4 scale. Total score sum of 6 items, dividing total by 24 X 100, core ranges from 0 (least satisfied) to 100 (most satisfied). NOSE: Assess five conditions over the past month, each item on 0-4 scale X 5, then summed. Total score ranges from 0 (no problem) to 100 (severe problem). Global measure of nose deformity: Pictures of 4 indices of nasal anatomy: length, width, tip, and hump. Each index cored from 1-7, with 1=ideal nose, and 7=deformed nose. Total score = sum of 4 indices, range 4-28, lower score=more ideal nose
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Group | — | 0/9 (0%) | 0/9 (0%) |
| Fibrin Sealant Group, Tape and Cast | — | 0/8 (0%) | 0/8 (0%) |
| Fibrin Sealant Group | — | 0/8 (0%) | 0/8 (0%) |
| Age, Categorical(Participants) | Control Group | Fibrin Sealant Group, Tape and Cast | Fibrin Sealant Group | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <=18 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Between 18 and 65 years | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 |
| >=65 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Control Group | Fibrin Sealant Group, Tape and Cast | Fibrin Sealant Group | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Male | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Control Group | Fibrin Sealant Group, Tape and Cast | Fibrin Sealant Group | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 |
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