Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Aug 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of purified plant polysaccharide (HemoStase) versus gelatin-thrombin matrix (FloSeal) in controlling bleeding during sinus surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
Purified plant polysaccharide (HemoStase) is a plant-derived hemostatic agent that has not previously been used in sinus surgery. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of this novel agent in the control of nasal bleeding during endoscopic sinus surgery. The volume of bleeding during endoscopic sinus surgery was hypothesized to not be statistically significantly different between a control group (gelatin-thrombin matrix; FloSeal) and an experimental group (purified plant polysaccharide; HemoStase). ⋯ The results of this study demonstrate the use of a novel product for the control of intraoperative bleeding during endoscopic sinus surgery.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Aug 2011
New surgical procedure for laryngotracheal separation without a cannula or postoperative treatment.
Laryngotracheal separation is a surgical procedure used in the treatment of intractable aspiration. As with total laryngectomy and laryngotracheal diversion, this procedure requires postoperative pressure above the suture location to prevent leakage at the anastomosis. To date, there have been no reports regarding laryngeal separation without postoperative treatment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new surgical procedure for laryngotracheal separation that is performed without a cannula and requires no postoperative treatment. ⋯ This new surgical procedure eliminates the need for a cannula and postoperative treatment. The effects of this method in terms of aspiration prevention are comparable to those of other surgical techniques.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Aug 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyRandomized study comparing fascia and cartilage grafts in myringoplasty.
The study compares the medium-term outcomes of myringoplasty procedures using fascia and cartilage grafts. ⋯ There was no statistical difference in the outcomes of fascia and cartilage grafts in the repair of large perforations.