Effect of Sinufoam-Dexamethasone Mixture on Post Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Outcomes

Summary

Dexamethasone added to sinufoam, which is placed in the ethmoid cavity at the completion of endoscopic sinus surgery, will improve sinonasal mucosal healing.

Timeline

Start

2009-11

Primary completion

2010-11

Completion

2011-05

Publications

• Rudmik L, Mace J, Mechor B. Effect of a dexamethasone Sinu-Foam middle meatal spacer on endoscopic sinus surgery outcomes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2012 May-Jun;2(3):248-51. doi: 10.1002/alr.21011. Epub 2012 Jan 17.

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