Abstract
ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the presence of residual Plus Moist HS-W (PM), a novel calcium alginate packing material, during the initial postoperative visit following endoscopic sinus surgery. The research aims to identify factors that influence the quantity of remaining PM. MethodsA retrospective review of medical records was conducted for patients who underwent middle meatus packing with PM. ResultsA total of fifty-two patients (representing 92 sides of paranasal sinuses) were included in the analysis. The remaining PM was classified as follows: absent (0) in 41 out of 92 cases, minimal (1) in 22 out of 92 cases, moderate (2) in 15 out of 92 cases, and substantial (3) in 14 out of 92 cases. Notably, all three patients who underwent Draf III surgery exhibited a significant amount of PM during their initial visit, with two patients classified as grade 2 and one patient as grade 3. Other factors investigated were found to be unrelated to the persistence of PM. Removal of all PM was achieved effortlessly using suction under flexible endoscopy. ConclusionThis study highlights the efficacy of PM in post-endoscopic sinus surgery care. It is important to limit an amount of PM, particularly in Draf III procedures.
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