Intra-Sinus Povidone-Iodine and Budesonide After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is commonly performed in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) to improve sinus drainage and allow better delivery of topical therapies after surgery. Despite surgery, postoperative inflammation can persist and negatively affect healing and outcomes.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will evaluate whether intra-sinus administration of a gel-forming suspension containing povidone-iodine and budesonide improves postoperative endoscopic outcomes of the sinus cavities three months following ESS, compared with placebo.