The morbidity from nasal splints in 105 patients.
The results of a randomized prospective trial investigating the morbidity from intranasal splints in 105 patients, were analysed. Intranasal splints are associated with considerable morbidity (significantly greater post-operative pain and a higher incidence of septal perforation and vestibulitis) and although they significantly reduce the likelihood of developing intranasal adhesions, a similar benefit can be obtained by careful nasal toilet at one week.
von Schoenberg
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Department of Otolaryngology, Ferens Institute, Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
Robinson
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Ryan
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D009017:Morbidity; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000293:injuries; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012421:Rupture; D013165:Splints / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology