Effects of Topical Phenytoin on Nasal Wound Healing After Mechanical Trauma: An Experimental Study

Simsek G., ÇİFTÇİ O., KARADAG N., KARATAŞ E., KIZILAY A.

LARYNGOSCOPE, vol.124, no.12, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 124 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/lary.24811
  • Journal Name: LARYNGOSCOPE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives/HypothesisImpaired postoperative wound healing is the second most common morbidity after synechia formation in endoscopic sinus surgery. The aim of this experimental study was to investigate the potential effects of topical phenytoin on wound healing after nasal mucosal trauma in rats.