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- Title
Histopathological changes of nasal mucosa after nasal packing with Merocel.
- Authors
Tan, M; Bayındır, T; Çiçek, M T; Aslan, M; Gül, M
- Abstract
Objective: To determine histopathological changes in nasal mucosa associated with duration of nasal packing with Merocel tampons. Methods: This study included 24 healthy rabbits, 6 rabbits per group. In group A, no tampon was applied. In group B, Merocel nasal tampons were applied and removed after 24 hours. In group C, the tampons were removed after 48 hours. In group D, the tampons were removed after 5 days. Specimens were obtained from the septum of each rabbit, including cartilage. Histopathological examination was performed. Results: Significant differences were observed in terms of inflammatory infiltration and loss of cilia between groups A and B. Significant differences were also observed in terms of inflammatory infiltration, haematoma, cilia loss, epithelium dysplasia and cartilage degeneration between groups B and C. There were significant differences in terms of cilia loss, epithelium dysplasia and subepithelial fibrosis between groups C and D. Cartilage degeneration was mild in one animal in group B and in two animals in group C, and was moderate in four animals in group C. Conclusion: It is recommended that Merocel nasal tampons are removed within 48 hours to preserve nasal mucosal function. Keeping the pack longer may cause cartilage degeneration and other complications.
- Subjects
BIOLOGICAL models; CARTILAGE; HEMATOMA; ANIMAL experimentation; INFLAMMATION; RABBITS; FIBROSIS; NASAL cavity; NASAL septum; EPITHELIUM; TREATMENT effectiveness; NASAL mucosa; SURGICAL sponges; COLLECTION &; preservation of biological specimens; BANDAGES &; bandaging
- Publication
Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2022, Vol 136, Issue 8, p750
- ISSN
0022-2151
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S0022215121004205