Stent Hypersensitivity and Infection in Sinus Cavities

Persistent mucosal inflammation, granulation tissue formation, hypersensitivity, and multifactorial infection are newly described complications of retained drug-eluting stents from endoscopic sinus surgery for refractory rhinosinusitis. In an important report published in Allergy and Rhinology, a 45...

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Main Authors: Nicholas G. Kounis M.D., Ph.D., George D. Soufras M.D., Ph.D., George Hahalis M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-09-01
Series:Allergy & Rhinology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2500/ar.2013.4.0071