THE IMPACTS OF SEPTOPLASTY ON SLEEP QUALITY: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Septoplasty, a surgical procedure indicated for the correction of a deviated nasal septum, is widely recognized for improving respiratory function, but its psychological impact, particularly in relation to sleep quality, remains underexplored. This study aims to analyze the relationship between deviated septum correction and aspects related to sleep quality and psychological well-being. A systematic review of the literature was carried out based on articles published between 2004 and 2024, extracted from the SciELO and PubMed databases, focusing on sleep disorders, emotional impact, and quality of life. The results suggest that septoplasty has the potential to promote significant improvements in sleep, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and, consequently, improve the quality of life of patients. However, the magnitude of these effects is subject to individual variations and the severity of preoperative symptoms.