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Whitehead's varnish nasal pack

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 December 2006

M Lim
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
S Lew-Gor
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
G Sandhu
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
D Howard
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
V J Lund
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.

Abstract

Whitehead's varnish is a little known but excellent nasal packing agent. We review available literature on the historical aspects and clinical use of Whitehead's varnish. Our personal experience with Whitehead's varnish is described, and we strongly recommend its use.

Type
Brief Report
Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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