Postrhinoplasty nasal cysts and the use of petroleum-based ointments and nasal packing |
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Authors: | Liu Edmund S Kridel Russell W H |
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Institution: | Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, USA. |
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Abstract: | Nasal cysts are rare complications of rhinoplasty, and numerous theories exist regarding their cause. The term "paraffinoma" has been used to describe cyst formation observed after topical antibiotic ointment application with nasal packing in the immediate postoperative period. Such complications are rare but may occur because of the inherent properties of the agent used or a lack of meticulous technique (in the placement of incisions and nasal packing). Three cases of postrhinoplasty cysts with a variety of presentations, including incidental intraoperative findings, bilateral medial canthal masses, and a draining dorsal cyst, are described. Although such cysts are uncommon, techniques to prevent these unwanted sequelae should routinely be used, with the judicious application of non-petroleum-based topical antibiotic preparations. |
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