Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Epistaxis

Epistaxis

Epistaxis, or nosebleeds, occurs when small, swollen blood vessels in the nasal mucous membrane rupture. Typically, the anterior septum is the primary site of occurrence.
Etiology
Possible causes of this condition include high blood pressure, trauma, low humidity, upper respiratory tract infections, allergies, foreign bodies, nasal inhalation of corticosteroids or illicit drugs, excessive use of decongestant nasal sprays, facial or nasal surgery, anatomic malformation, tumors, or systemic...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Case Report: Coexisting Hereditary Spherocytosis, Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis, and Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Rare Autoimmune-Hemolytic Association.

International journal of rheumatic diseases·2026

Same author

Robust unsupervised medical image registration using a recursive deformable pyramid network.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

Assessment of microstructural, physico-mechanical and durability of residue fly ash as a sustainable cementitious material after cenosphere extraction.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

Surface gas hydrates and seep features in the Krishna Godavari Basin, Bay of Bengal.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

Transformer-based iris verification with attention-guided segmentation and Siamese learning.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

Montmorillonite nanoclay as a sustainable adsorbent for removal of Acid Blue 113 dye from textile industrial effluent.

Scientific reports·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 1, 2026

Synthesis of Soft Polysiloxane-urea Elastomers for Intraocular Lens Application

Synthesis of Soft Polysiloxane-urea Elastomers for Intraocular Lens Application

Published on: March 8, 2019

Polyvinyl siloxane: novel material for external nasal splinting.

N K Jayakumar¹, V Rathnaprabhu², S Ramesh²

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

|October 12, 2015

Summary

External nasal splints are crucial after nasal surgeries. Polyvinyl siloxane offers an effective, accessible alternative to traditional materials like plaster of Paris, addressing common disadvantages in nasal splinting.

Keywords:

external nasal splint nasal fracture rhinoplasty

More Related Videos

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold

Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold

Published on: October 23, 2015

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 1, 2026

Synthesis of Soft Polysiloxane-urea Elastomers for Intraocular Lens Application

Synthesis of Soft Polysiloxane-urea Elastomers for Intraocular Lens Application

Published on: March 8, 2019

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold

Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold

Published on: October 23, 2015

Area of Science:

Plastic surgery
Biomaterials science
Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

External nasal splinting is a standard procedure following nasal bone fracture reductions, osteotomies, and rhinoplasties.
Conventional splinting materials include plaster of Paris (POP), thermoplastic splints, and Orthoplast.

Observation:

Existing nasal splinting materials present several disadvantages.
These drawbacks necessitate the exploration of alternative materials for improved patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.

Findings:

Polyvinyl siloxane is identified as a superior alternative material for external nasal splinting.
This material effectively counters the limitations associated with traditional splinting agents.

Implications:

The adoption of polyvinyl siloxane could enhance the efficacy and accessibility of post-operative nasal care.
Further research into polyvinyl siloxane applications may lead to improved rhinoplasty and nasal fracture management techniques.