NASOPORE®
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NASOPORE® nasal dressing is made of a fully synthetic biodegradable fragmentable foam. It is indicated for use after nasal interventions (for instance sinusitis, polyposis and epistaxis). NASOPORE® absorbs fluids, provides pressure to and supports the surrounding tissue. It prevents undesired adhesions.
This biologically inert foam is a highly interconnected porous structure with a rapid and high absorbent capacity (up to 25 times its weight). NASOPORE® separates mucosal surfaces during the critical, early days of post sinus surgery when mucosal swelling is heightened. By keeping mucosal tissue separated, NASOPORE® prevents formation of post-surgical adhesions in the nasal cavity.
NASOPORE® provides gentle compression after surgery. By absorbing nasal fluids and blood, NASOPORE® slowly starts to fragment whilst still offering sufficient wound support during the critical healing period. During this period it does not swell and so will not hinder natural drainage. After fragmentation NASOPORE® will be drained from the nasal cavity via natural pathways without any pain.
Daily spraying with saline solution is recommended in the first week after surgery, to fasten the fragmentation and to reduce the risk of infection.
