While tampons were used after all nasal surgeries in previous years, today, tampon application varies depending on the doctor’s preference. The purpose of the tampon is to prevent the blood accumulation under the membrane layer, which we call the mucosa covering the cartilage and bone in the middle wall of the nose, and then complications such as inflammation and perforation in the middle wall. However, this is also achieved with sutures placed in the septum (intranasal middle wall) and tampon application is not necessary. If a tampon is to be used, there are two types of tampon. It absorbs the spongiform blood, fills the nose nearly total, and put a good pressure. However, it should be removed every 2-3 days due to the risk of infection, and its removal is slightly painful. The more preferred silicone tampons do not absorb blood, put a good pressure, leave space in the nose for breathing and are not painful to remove.
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