(WHS-P67) Effectiveness of Using Proheal-Wrapped Nasopore for Nasal Bone Fracture Surgery
Friday, May 17, 2024
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Aim: In nasal bone fracture surgery, the post-operative packing material can be divided into conventional materials, such as Vaseline gauze that requires removal, and absorbable materials that is totally degraded and does not require removal. Nasopore, a biodegradable synthetic polyurethane foam, is the material mainly used as nasal dressing. Although it has no need for post-operative removal, it is soft and hydrates quickly, making it difficult to provide sufficient support to maintain the post-reduction status. The aim of this study is to introduce a novel method to improve durability of Nasopore with Proheal.
Method: Instead of packing Nasopore directly into the nasal cavity, we wrapped Nasopore with Proheal, which is a collagen wound dressing material. After reduction of the nasal bone, nasal cavity was packed with nasopore wrapped with proheal(Fig.2), while the non-fractured nasal cavity was packed with proheal rolled up only. Results /
Discussion: As Proheal help delay the hydration of Nasopore, it improves supportability and maintenance of Nasopore(Fig.4). Additionally, nasal mucosal healing was observed to be faster, indicating a potential positive impact of proheal on the healing process.
Conclusion: The proheal-wrapped nasopore provided sustained support and exhibited a longer-lasting property compared to nasopore alone. Moreover, it contributed to faster nasal mucosal healing. These findings suggest that the application of proheal-wrapped nasopore could be a superior choice in nasal bone fracture surgery, as it offers improved stability and facilitates a quicker recovery. Considering proheal-wrapped nasopore may lead to enhanced surgical outcomes and improved patient recovery.