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Prevention of post-operative intra-nasal adhesions

(a new material)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. N. Eliopoulos*
Affiliation:
Athens, Greece
C. Philippakis
Affiliation:
Athens, Greece
*
Panayotis Eliopoulos, 184 Singrou Ave., Kallithea 17671, Athens, Greece

Abstract

A new material, the wax paper enveloping the Fucidin® gauze which is routinely used to pack the nose post-operatively, was utilized in 120 cases considered as ‘high-risk’ for the formation of post-operative nasal adhesions. This proved to be an inexpensive, simple and effective method when the prevention of the formation of nasal adhesions was the primary goal.

Type
Main Articles
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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