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Aquaplast for nasal splinting. Ann Plast Surg 1984 Oct;13(4):357-8

Date

10/01/1984

Pubmed ID

6497283

DOI

10.1097/00000637-198410000-00011

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0021507211 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   10 Citations

Abstract

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 HS

Authors

Hani S. Matloub MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
James 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

Female
Humans
Nose
Polyesters
Splints