Modification of the Koken nasal splint.
Koken nasal splints have been found effective postoperatively in treating cleft-lip nose deformity. In our experience, their retention has been poor, so reducing the molding effect. This paper presents a modification designed to overcome the problem of retention.
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Frenchay Healthcare NHS Trust, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom.
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D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013165:Splints