Furbish, Nina and Kuehnel, Thomas S. (2017) Nasal septum configuration as a basis for novel septal splints. EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY, 274 (3). pp. 1455-1462. ISSN 0937-4477, 1434-4726
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The objective is to use anatomical determinations of nasal septum shape and surface area in adults as a design basis for silastic septal splints of universal size and fit and offering maximum possible surface coverage. The objective is also to devise a method of securing the septal splints, so that surface pressure on septal mucosa is distributed as evenly as possible while not interfering with capillary perfusion. Nasal septum area was determined in 21 Caucasian body donors, and nasal septum thickness was measured in 20 CT scans. Septal splints of universal size and shape were prepared from silastic sheeting. The holding force of various neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, and the surface pressure exerted by magnet-containing septal splints was calculated. These septal splints of novel design offer a satisfactory fit in routine clinical practice. The splints can be securely attached with built-in NdFeB magnets, and surface pressure can be distributed evenly across the nasal septum while not interfering with mucosal tissue perfusion. With their simple intranasal insertion, these magnet-containing septal splints of universal size and optimised shape offer maximum possible septum coverage following septoplasty/septorhinoplasty. The absence of interference with septal tissue perfusion means that they are likely to be associated with fewer postoperative complications and better outcomes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | ANATOMICAL VARIATION; CADAVER SPECIMENS; SURGERY; RHINOPLASTY; CARTILAGE; EPISTAXIS; Nasal septum; Anatomy; Silastic splints; Surface pressure; NdFeB magnets |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Dec 2018 13:01 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Feb 2019 15:42 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/348 |
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