Technique for fabrication of splint preventing postsurgical restenosis in choanal atresia.
Choanal atresia, a congenital narrowing or obstruction of the nasal airway caused by significant respiratory distress in neonates, may require emergency intervention. Although atresia can be repaired surgically, restenosis is a common complication with this procedure. To prevent this, tubes are inserted into the nasal cavity immediately after surgery. This article describes a technique for preparing individual surgical splints designed to prevent postsurgical obstruction of the nasal cavity.
Sharon-Buller
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Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Medical Center, Hadassah Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel 91120.
Golender
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Savion
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Sela
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D002754:Choanal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000517:prevention & control; D012086:Reoperation; D013165:Splints; D015607:Stents