Chitogel following endoscopic sinus surgery promotes a healthy microbiome and reduces post ‐operative infections

ConclusionChitogel significantly improved both the nasoendoscopic appearance of the sinuses and sinus ostial patency at 12 weeks post-operative. Chitogel used following ESS helps restore an improved microbiome resulting in an increase in the relative abundance of commensalsCorynebacterium andCutibacterium (Propionibacterium). A significant decrease in post-operative infections was noted following use of Chitogel.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - March 23, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Anna Megow, Yazeed Alsuliman, George Bouras, Martha Menberu, Erich Vyskocil, Sarah Vreugde, Peter ‐John Wormald Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research