Table 2.
Operative procedures and graft materials used in the chlorhexidine, regular-soap and control groups
| Groups | Septoplasty | Osteotomy | SEG | Spreader graft | RCG | TF | Allofascia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Regular-soap | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Control | 10 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
The numbers are not mutually exclusive
SEG septal extension graft, RCG rib cartilage graft, TF temporalis muscle fascia