Effect of hypochlorous acid nasal spray as an adjuvant therapy after functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Author(s):  
Rong-San Jiang ◽  
Kai-Li Liang
2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 546-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandros Tsikoudas ◽  
Martyn L. Barnes ◽  
Paul S. White

Background Because the principle behind functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) recognizes the middle meatus as essential for the control of the disease, the effect of the operation in the distribution of drugs in the same area should be of similar importance. This study was designed to clarify whether nasal drug delivery is improved in patients after FESS. The study involved a prospective assessment within subject comparison. The subjects were 20 adult (>18 years old) patients on the waiting list for FESS. It was conducted within two teaching hospitals in the East of Scotland. Methods A novel method was used, positioning a neurosurgical patty in the middle meatus and assessing blue dye nasal spray absorption on a 4-point scale. Results A significant improvement was observed in the distribution of the indicator in the middle meatus postoperatively. Seventy percent of the patients showed improvement in the drug distribution after FESS. The median result for absorption score was 2 preoperatively (<50%) and 3 postoperatively (>50%). The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Conclusion The distribution of nasal drugs is improved in the middle meatus after FESS. This can have important clinical applications that can benefit patients in otolaryngology as well as other disciplines.


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