Use of PVAC sponge in anterior nasal packing: Analysis of two hundred cases
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Anterior Nasal Packs have evolved over the years. Although some centres still use the conventional Gauze or glove packs, most of the modern centres have shifted to Sponge packing. Surgical Products are constructed of a unique hydroxylated polyvinyl acetal (PVAc) sponge. Objectives: We analysed the uses of PVAc sponges over a period of three years in around two hundred cases. Their common indications, methodology and complications if any. Methods: Over a course of three years, two hundred randomly selected patients on whom anterior nasal packing was done with PVAc sponge were analysed. Results: The most common indication was post operative packing (78%) followed by various other indications such as hypertensive bleed, traumatic epistaxis, and post cauterization. Conclusions: The PVAc sponge is an ideal agent for anterior nasal packing and is tolerated well.
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Minutha R, Sriram Nathan
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