Stammberger Sinu-Foam® with new modification as steroid depot is a dissolvable post-op nasal dressing (intranasal splint) intended to minimize bleeding, oedema, adhesions and delay healing of the new ostium. We successfully used this novel device for our dacryocystorhinostomy cases

The prefilled carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) fiber gel within a syringe impregnated with long acting steroid, forms viscous foam when properly mixed with sterile water, which conforms and takes the shape of the cavities. The foam could be left to dissolve slowly or could be easily debrided with gentle suction and poses less risk of aspiration compared to its predecessors

None of the patients reported post operative bleed and no other foam related complications were noted, with good long term surgical success

Stammberger Sinu-foam modified as steroid carrier is a very versatile novel operative device, which could be successfully used as a nasal pack to prevent postoperative bleed and also delay adhesion formation and healing there by improving surgical outcome