A prospective trial of Merocel packs.
A prospective trial, comparing Merocel nasal packs and glove finger packs is reported. No statistically significant difference was found in symptoms of nasal obstruction or discomfort, findings of nasal crusting or adhesions, or postoperative bleeding, between nostrils packed with Merocel packs or those packed with glove fingers.
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Dept. of O.R.L., Head and Neck Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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D005557:Formaldehyde; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013630:Tampons, Surgical
D005557:Formaldehyde; C027490:polyvinyl alcohol formaldehyde foam; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol