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Calcium alginate fibre (Kaltostat 2) for nasal packing after trimming of turbinates—a pilot study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

K. S. Sirimanna
K. S. Sirimanna*
Affiliation:
Matara, Sri Lanka
*
K. S. Sirimanna, ENT Department, Barnet General Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Herts
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Abstract

Following surgical trimming of the inferior turbinates, 32 nostrils were packed with Calcium alginate fibre (Kaltostat 2 gramme fibre packs 80:20 per cent calcium:sodium) for 36–48 hours to achieve haemostasis. There was no bleeding while the packs were in place or after they were removed. These results were compared with two retrospective groups of patients who had undergone the same surgical procedure but the nostrils had been packed with alternative materials.

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Short Communication
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 11 , November 1989 , pp. 1067 - 1068
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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