Pre-operative nasal splint for endoscopic sinus surgery

Details Pre-operative nasal splint for endoscopic sinus surgery Pre-operative nasal splint for endoscopic sinus surgery

1996-09-30

1998-02-03

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 5, 606196, 606199, A61F 500

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057138397

ABSTRACT:
A nasal splint comprising a turbinate retaining portion and securing system for securing the splint against the nasal septum and causing the turbinate retaining portion of the splint to retain the middle turbinate against the nasal septum. In operation, the nasal splint is placed inside the nose prior to performing endoscopic surgery. The splint is secured to the nasal septum so as to retain the middle turbinate against the nasal septum. Endoscopic surgery is then performed while still retaining the middle turbinate against the nasal septum.

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