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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Contamination of sinus irrigation devices: A review of the evidence and clinical relevance |
Author: | Psaltis, A. Foreman, A. Wormald, P. Schlosser, R. |
Citation: | American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 2012; 26(3):201-203 |
Publisher: | Ocean Side Publications Inc |
Issue Date: | 2012 |
ISSN: | 1945-8924 1945-8932 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Psaltis, Alkis J.; Foreman, Andrew; Wormald, Peter-John; Schlosser, Rodney J. |
Abstract: | Background: The use of saline and topical medications in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is now common practice among otolaryngologists. Although high-level studies have consistently shown the benefit of saline in symptom improvement of CRS patients, to date, only lower-level evidence exists advocating a benefit of other topical medications. Methods: Recently, increased interest has emerged surrounding the devices used to deliver such therapies with mounting evidence consistently showing contamination with pathogenic organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Results: In addition, the potential for such contamination to cross-infect sinus cavities and lead to postoperative infections is also of concern. Conclusion: This review examines the current evidence available concerning the issue of contamination and its clinical relevance and offers the otolaryngologist advice on patient education when dispensing such devices. |
Keywords: | Chronic rhinosinusitis nasal irrigation contamination Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa postoperative infection |
Rights: | Copyright status unknown |
DOI: | 10.2500/ajra.2012.26.3747 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.2500/ajra.2012.26.3747 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 4 Surgery publications |
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