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Miriam Boenisch¹, Gilbert J Nolst Trenité

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Diakonissen Hospital, Linz, Austria.

Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS

|November 30, 2006

Summary

External septoplasty reconstructs nasal septums using cartilage grafts. A polydioxanone foil (PDS) aids in creating a stable, straight septum, avoiding long-term implant complications.

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
Biomaterials Science

Background:

External septoplasty is a technique for correcting complex nasal septum deviations and deformities.
Achieving a straight and stable septum, especially after trauma, presents surgical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the use of polydioxanone foil (PDS) as a supporting material in external septoplasty.
To assess the efficacy of PDS in creating a solid and straight nasal septum reconstruction.

Main Methods:

Excision and fragmentation of quadrilateral cartilage.
Reconnection of cartilage fragments using polydioxanone foil (PDS) as a support.
Utilizing PDS as a biocompatible and resorbable connecting material.

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Main Results:

The PDS foil facilitated the meticulous reconstruction of a straight and solid cartilage plate.
Complete resorption of PDS and associated suture material occurred within 5 months.
This method aimed to prevent postoperative sequelae like nasal saddling.

Conclusions:

Polydioxanone foil (PDS) is an effective supporting material for external septoplasty.
The use of PDS avoids long-term complications associated with non-resorbable implants.
This technique offers a reliable solution for complex nasal septum reconstruction.