Nasal Outcomes Using Saline Irrigations After Endonasal Pituitary Surgery

"The following nasal care recommendations have been approved by the study protocol committee for patients randomized to the treatment arm with saline irrigations:~* Postoperative days 1 through 3: patients will administer saline spray (e.g., Ocean nasal spray) to both nostrils four times daily.~* Postoperative day 3 to week 12: patients will begin twice daily sinus irrigation rinse (e.g., NeilMed Sinus Rinse). They will perform 240 mL sinus rinses BID. After day 30, patients will perform sinus irrigation as needed. If a patient is unable to tolerate nasal rinses, saline spray can be used as an alternative."