2017

Objectives/Hypothesis Absorbable packing materials are commonly used after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Cutanplast is a novel gelatin sponge with a powerful haemostatic effect that is rapidly absorbed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Cutanplast in patients following ESS. Study design A multicentre, prospective, randomized, double-blind, paired, controlled trial. Methods One hundred adult patients with chronic sinusitis requiring the same extent of ESS were included. Patients were excluded… Read More »The efficacy of Cutanplast nasal packing after endoscopic sinus surgery: A prospective, randomized, controlled trial

There is an increasing focus in the NHS on reducing costs, in light of the need to make significant savings.In this current climate, in which public spending is coming under closer scrutiny, Uniplex believes that a review of expenditure could prove useful and revealing for hospital theatres across the UK. In relation to the cost of haemostats, the company points out that sterile re-absorbable haemostatic gelatin products, which are similar… Read More »Cost-Effective Haemostat To Achieve Savings For Theatres