The Mystery of the Disappearing Nasal Packs

Nasal packing is commonly used for hemostasis post nasal surgeries. It cheap, easily available and routinely practiced in many centres. However, they may be associated with complications. Some of the complications include pain during removal, damage or injury to mucosa leading synechiae formation, crusting, septal perforation. We describe a case 39-year-old gentleman who underwent septoturbinoplasty procedure, address his problem subsequently was inserted into bilateral cavity hemostasis. prior extubation, it noted that were not situ. Nasoendoscopy direct laryngoscopy performed but unable trace missing packs. An Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGDS) done revealed presence stomach. This highlighted risk dislodged from stomach if secured properly, therefore we recommended securing its position by tying knot using strings attached together.International Journal Human Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 04 Oct’22 Page: 442-444