Absorbable Packing Materials in The Nasal Cavity Following Sinonasal Surgery

Hong, Sung Lyong; Cho, Kyu Sup

Review

Journal of Rhinology 2014;21(2):85-91.
Published online November 30, 2014.

Absorbable Packing Materials in The Nasal Cavity Following Sinonasal Surgery

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. choks@pusan.ac.kr
²Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.

비부비동 수술 후의 흡수성 비강 패킹 재료

홍성룡, 조규섭

부산대학교병원 이비인후과¹, 의생명연구원²

Abstract

Recently, biomaterials for spacers following sinus surgery have been extensively researched. Such materials may reduce the incidence of early postoperative bleeding and formation of synechiae, and possibly promote mucosal healing. The aims of this study are to review recent advances in absorbent packing materials for the nasal cavity and to differentiate their effects on hemostasis, wound healing and prevention of adhesion.

Key Words: Nasal Cavity;Nasal Surgery;Hemostasis;Wound Healing;Biocompatible Materials