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Outcomes\u2014bleeding, pain, discomfort and nasal obstruction\u2014were assessed on post-operative day 1 and post-operative days 5\u20137 using validated scales.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0022215126104733_sec3c\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Fifty-eight patients completed the study (Merocel = 30; Surgicel = 28). On post-operative day 1, Surgicel had significantly lower nasal obstruction scores (1.57 \u00b1 0.74 vs 2.10 \u00b1 0.71;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.008). By post-operative days 5\u20137, Merocel showed significantly less bleeding (0.77 \u00b1 0.63 vs 1.18 \u00b1 0.86;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.044). Pain and discomfort were comparable.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0022215126104733_sec4d\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Merocel provided superior sustained haemostasis, while Surgicel offered better early comfort. 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