Nasal tampon packing in rhinoplasty: a simple and safe method of hemostasis.

Lusthaus, S N; Benmeir, P; Neuman, A; Weinberg, A; Talisman, R; Wexler, M R · Ann Plast Surg · 1992

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Abstract

To absorb bleeding and pack the nasal cavities after rhinoplasty, a sterile commercial vaginal tampon was used. It has the following advantages: high absorbency, round configuration, and safety removal cord included to preclude gliding into the nasopharynx.

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