Tualang honey versus steroid impregnated nasal dressing following endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Journal of complementary & integrative medicine
PMID: 34187130

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Recurrence rate of nasal polyps is high following endoscopic sinus surgery. To improve the surgical outcome, steroid impregnated nasal dressing is used postoperatively We aimed to compare the effect of Tualang honey impregnated nasal dressing with steroid impregnated nasal dressing on wound healing and surgical outcomes in post endoscopic sinus surgery patients.

Authors

  • Guhan Kumarasamy
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
  • Ramiza Ramza Ramli
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
  • Harvinder Singh
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Jalan Raja Ashman Shah, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
  • Baharudin Abdullah
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.

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