Background Lobular capillary hemangioma is a rare benign tumor, most frequently located in the head or neck region, the nasal cavity being uncommonly affected. Its etiopathogenesis is not fully established, although traumatic and hormonal factors have been implied. Case Description A 50-year-old female patient underwent an uneventful endoscopic transsphenoidal removal of a pituitary cystic macr...

BACKGROUND Packing after closed reduction of nasal fracture causes uncomfortable nasal obstruction in patients. We packed the superior meatus with synthetic polyurethane foam (SPF) to support the nasal bone, and packed the middle nasal meatus with a nasal airway splint (NAS) and SPF. The aim of this article is prospectively to compare the subjective patient discomfort of SPF (Nasopore Forte plu...

Abstract Background Nasal obstruction is a significant medical problem. This study aimed to examine the effect of nasal and packing on arterial blood gases pulmonary function indices, impact elimination preoperative values. Results The mean age population was 26.6 ± 10.1 years, males represented 50.8%. Spirometric indices showed statistically improvement (preoperative forced expiratory volume i...

IMPORTANCE The treatment of epistaxis is variable. It is important to analyze the effect of the available interventions on patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE To determine demographic, management, and outcome trends in patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of epistaxis and treated with conservative management, nasal packing, arterial ligation, or embolization. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS...

Background and Objective: Septoplasty is one of the most common nasal surgeries. After septoplasty, the nasal pack is routinely used to control bleeding, which can lead to complications such as pain and anxiety. This study aims to compare the effect of septoplasty with and without nasal packing on outcomes and complications of the surgery. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical tri...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To analyze the differences between biodegradable and nondegradable nasal dressings with regard to their effects on wound healing in the short and medium term and on surgical outcomes in the long term, after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). STUDY DESIGN A prospective, randomized, partly blinded, controlled trial. METHODS A total of 56 patients undergoing bilateral ESS fo...