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Fibrin glue in nasal septal surgery
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|February 1, 1987
Summary
Fibrin glue effectively replaces nasal packing in septal surgery, improving patient comfort and potentially reducing hospital stays. While minor complications like swelling occurred, initial septal deviations often resolved naturally.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Nasal packing after septal surgery causes patient discomfort.
- Nasal packing can prolong hospital stays.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of fibrin glue as an alternative to nasal packing in septal surgery.
- To assess patient outcomes and complications associated with fibrin glue use.
Main Methods:
- Fibrin glue was used to avoid operative nasal packing in 30 septal surgery cases.
- Patient outcomes and complications were analyzed post-operatively.
Main Results:
- Fibrin glue successfully avoided the need for nasal packing in all 30 cases.
- Minor short-term complications, including transient edema and hyperemia in 37% of cases, were observed.
- Initial post-operative septal deviation showed a tendency for spontaneous resolution.
Conclusions:
- Fibrin glue is a viable alternative to nasal packing in septal surgery.
- This method enhances patient acceptability and may reduce hospital stay.
- Transient edema and hyperemia may indicate a localized response to fibrin glue.