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Biodegradable polymer membrane used as septal splint.

F Watzinger¹, A Wutzl, F Wanschitz

¹University Hospital for Craniomaxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Vienna, Austria. franz.watzinger@meduniwien.ac.at

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

|March 14, 2008

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Correcting a crooked nose is challenging. A new PolyMax membrane offers a stable, biodegradable solution for septal reconstruction, outperforming existing materials.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Biomaterials Science

Background:

Treating crooked noses (nasal deviation) is complex.
Current methods like septoplasty and cartilage grafts have limitations, including cartilage availability and donor site risks.
Alloplastic materials such as poly p-dioxanone and porous polyethylene have been explored for septal splinting.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel biomaterial, the PolyMax membrane, for correcting nasal septal deformities.
To compare the properties of PolyMax with existing alloplastic materials.

Main Methods:

The study presents a new porous biodegradable polymer, PolyMax (70:30 poly(L-lactide-co-D,L-lactide)).
PolyMax stability was assessed over time.
The material was used as an internal splint in three patients with septal deformities.

Main Results:

PolyMax demonstrated stability for at least 7 months.
This contrasts with poly p-dioxanone (stable for ~2 months) and porous polyethylene (potential complications).
Successful application in 3 preliminary cases was reported.

Conclusions:

PolyMax membrane shows promise as a superior alloplastic material for septal reconstruction.
Its biodegradability and extended stability offer advantages over current options.
Further investigation is warranted for this novel nasal surgery graft material.