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Modification of the Koken nasal splint
T D Cobley1, A Orlando, K Page
1Frenchay Healthcare NHS Trust, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Summary
Koken nasal splints aid cleft-lip nose repair but often detach. A novel modification improves their retention, enhancing postoperative treatment effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Koken nasal splints are utilized for postoperative treatment of cleft-lip nose deformity.
- Poor retention of conventional splints compromises their effectiveness by reducing the intended molding effect.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a modified Koken nasal splint designed to improve postoperative retention.
- To enhance the therapeutic efficacy of nasal splints in cleft-lip nose correction.
Main Methods:
- A modification to the standard Koken nasal splint was developed.
- The modified splint aims to address and overcome the issue of poor retention.
Main Results:
- The modification is anticipated to improve the retention of Koken nasal splints.
- Enhanced retention is expected to preserve the splint's molding effect for better surgical outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The presented modification offers a solution to the retention problem of Koken nasal splints.
- This improvement can lead to more effective postoperative management of cleft-lip nose deformities.
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