Comparison of adenoidectomy methods: examining with digital palpation vs. visualizing the placement of the curette.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of adenoidectomy by defining the remnant volume and localization in nasopharynx, following being satisfied with completeness of removal of the adenoid tissue with digital palpation.

Methods: A prospective study conducted on 99 patients undergoing adenoidectomy+/-tonsillectomy. The main mass of the patient's adenoid tissue was removed with a sharp adenoid curette without visualization and the surgeon was allowed to palpate the adenoid bed and repeat the curettage until satisfied with completeness of removal.

Effects of a topical hemostatic agent on an epistaxis model in rabbits.

Background: Ankaferd BloodStopper (ABS) is a standardized herbal compound consisting of 5 different plant extracts. ABS, as a topical medicinal product, has been approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health for the management of dermal, external postsurgical and postdental surgery bleedings.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the hemostatic effect of ABS in an experimental epistaxis model.