The Bookend Nasal Septal Splint

Abstract

A malleable nasal septal splint is presented. Its purpose is to hold the septum in the midline, and to depress the floor of the inlet over the premaxillary wings. Blunting of the nasal valves is avoided. This appliance can be both firmly seated and well tolerated, since its pedestals can be curved up laterally within the lateral crura. Additional splints can be threaded onto the first one to reach high posterior synechiae. A useful modification is provided to support nasal bones when nasal packing must be avoided.