Effect of Hot Saline Irrigation on the Operative Field During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2023-12-31
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Summary
Control of bleeding is very important during endoscopic sinus surgery. Saline heated up to 50°C causes dilatation of vessels and edema without nasal mucosa necrosis. It also promotes the clotting cascade so helps in having a bloodless procedure.
This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 60 patients divided into two groups (30 each). Group A was the interventional group in which patients were irrigated with saline of 50°C during surgery. Group B was the control group where room temperature saline was used. Operative field was assessed using the Boezaart score, duration of surgery and bleeding in ml.
KEY WORDS:
* Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)
* Endoscopic sinus surgery
* Boezaart score