Date: 3 May 2013
Yamik catheter for rinsing nasal and paranasal cavities. Image A
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These images were kindly given by Andreas Neher of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstr. 35, Innsbruck, Austria. For further details of the procedure please refer to the PDF link above. (C) Fungal Research Trust
Notes:
Rinsing of the nasal and paranasal cavities applied via a novel catheter system (YAMIK). The cavities were rinsed with 10–20 ml of 1% aqueous N-Chlorotaurine (NCT) solution, treatment consisted of three lavages per week for 4 weeks. N-Chlorotaurine is a mild endogenous oxidant with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. The use of the catheter proved to be a successful way of rinsing the nasal and paranasal cavities. Link to PDF with further details.
C,D X-ray set up of a healthy volunteer rinsed with 10 ml of radio-opaque solution via YAMIK catheter demonstrating sufficient filling of the paranasal sinuses.
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