Steroid-eluting sinus stents may be used in addition to endoscopic sinus surgery. They are, however, of unclear benefit as of 2015.
One version releases
mometasone furoate. It is a
bioabsorbable steroid-eluting stent. It delivers steroids over a 30-day period prior to dissolving.
Society and culture
A number of brands exist including Relieva Stratus Spacer and Propel sinus implant.
Approval
One brand received pre-market approval from the
FDA in 2011.
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Implants (medicine)
Nose surgery