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  • Title: [The use of oxymetazoline in nasal endoscopic sinus surgery].
    Author: Zhen H, Gao Q, Cui Y, Hua X, Li H, Feng J.
    Journal: Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi; 2003 May; 17(5):281-2. PubMed ID: 12916356.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To assess the value of oxymetazoline used in nasal endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). METHOD: The effect of oxymetazoline on 68 patients pulse, cilium mottom and rebound phenomenon during ESS were observed. RESULT: Pulse and cilium motion are no significant difference after using oxymetazoline. Oxymetazoline reduces about 59% nasal mucosal blood flow and acts over 6 hours. CONCLUSION: Oxymetazoline used as nasal decongestant and anesthesia assistant is safe and effect in ESS as routine.
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