Intranasal adhesions which recur despite splinting: an ominous sign?
Intranasal adhesions are a common complication following nasal surgery. They may be prevented by the use of silastic splints, which are also a very effective treatment for established lesions. We report a patient where intranasal adhesions rapidly recurred despite the use of splints, who was found to be suffering from Wegener's granulomatosis.
Watson
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MG
E.N.T. Dept., Sunderland Royal Infirmary, Tyne and Wear.
Marshall
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HF
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D013165:Splints; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000209:etiology