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2020 May 08


Int J Surg Case Rep


70

Use of Purastat, a novel haemostatic matrix based on self-assembling peptides in the prevention of nasopharyngeal adhesion formation.

Authors

Wong E, Ho J, Smith M, Sritharan N, Riffat F, Smith MC
Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020 May 08; 70:227-229.
PMID: 32422584.

Abstract

Purastat is a novel haemostatic agent that has recently been used effectively in nasal procedures, specifically in functional endoscopic endonasal surgery in the prevention of post-operative epistaxis while minimising adhesion formation. This study presents a case of successful application of Purastat following division of a nasopharyngeal/palatal stenosis following radiotherapy.