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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.


References

{{reflist Implants (medicine) Nose surgery