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A comparison of packing materials used in nasal surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. J. N. Garth  and
A. P. Brightwell
R. J. N. Garth*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, Devon.
A. P. Brightwell
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, Devon.
*
R. J. N. Garth, F.R.C.S.,ENT Department, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 2AA.
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Abstract

A prospective study was performed to compare Telfa,® paraffin gauze, Merocel® and BIPP used postoperatively following septal or turbinate surgery. Packs were assessed in terms of patient comfort, control of bleeding and ease of removal. There was little to choose between the packs while they were in situ and there was no significant difference in ease of removal. On removal the Telfa® and paraffin gauze were associated with less discomfort and less bleeding than BIPP or Merocel® (p<0.05).

Keywords

NosesurgeryOcclusive dressingsTampons
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 7 , July 1994 , pp. 564 - 566
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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