Comparative Analysis of Silastic Stenting in Sinus Surgery

Drill-out frontal sinus procedures, are a well-established surgical intervention in the management of CRS, involves extensive sinus surgery with the creation of a large, surgically exposed area of raw bone. This raw bone, left exposed postoperatively, poses a unique challenge in the context of mucosal healing. Silastic stents, inserted into the sinus cavities, offer a promising solution by providing structural support and facilitating mucosal re-mucolisation in this critical period of postoperative recovery.