Aquaplast for nasal splinting. Ann Plast Surg 1984 Oct;13(4):357-8
Date
10/01/1984Pubmed ID
6497283DOI
10.1097/00000637-198410000-00011Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0021507211 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 10 CitationsAbstract
A nasal splint ideally should be sturdy, moldable, light, easy to apply, and inconspicuous. Plaster, dental compound, and aluminum are currently used but each has limitations. We have found that Aquaplast, a material softened by immersion in hot water, more closely conforms to the qualities of the ideal nasal splint. Aquaplast is sturdy, light, thin, very moldable, easy to apply, and allows for passage of air and moisture.
Author List
Cunningham MW, Yousif NJ, Sanger JR, Gingrass RP, Matloub HSAuthors
Hani S. Matloub MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinJames R. Sanger MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
FemaleHumans
Nose
Polyesters
Splints