<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In the last decades, rhinology has developed in a great manner concerning new surgical techniques and extending the use of compatible biomaterials in order to achieve normal morphology and normal functional aspect after surgery (endoscopic or open approach). Since biomaterials are integrated in biological active organs and systems, they have to be easily accepted by the receiver with no toxicity, inflammation or other side effects. The authors try to review all biocompatible materials used in several rhinological pathologies in order to obtain the best results after functional or reconstructive surgery. In rhinological surgery there are usually used homograft’s but the use of biomaterials like alloplastics (silicone, high density polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc.) has widely increased. The authors present their experience in endoscopic approach of choanal atresia using nasal stents, closure techniques for septal perforation using nasal splints, endoscopic drainage and sinus ventilation using balloon sinuplasty, lacrimal pathway obstruction using double margin stent and some materials used in cosmetic and reconstructive rhinoplasty.</p></abstract>

In the last decades, rhinology has developed in a great manner concerning new surgical techniques and extending the use of compatible biomaterials in order to achieve normal morphology and normal functional aspect after surgery (endoscopic or open approach). Since biomaterials are integrated in biological active organs and systems, they have to be easily accepted by the receiver with no toxicity, inflammation or other side effects. The authors try to review all biocompatible materials used in several rhinological pathologies in order to obtain the best results after functional or reconstructive surgery. In rhinological surgery there are usually used homograft’s but the use of biomaterials like alloplastics (silicone, high density polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc.) has widely increased. The authors present their experience in endoscopic approach of choanal atresia using nasal stents, closure techniques for septal perforation using nasal splints, endoscopic drainage and sinus ventilation using balloon sinuplasty, lacrimal pathway obstruction using double margin stent and some materials used in cosmetic and reconstructive rhinoplasty.

Compatible Biomaterials Used In Rhinology Surgery – Our Expertise

Institute of Phonoaudiology and Functional ENT Surgery “Prof. Dr. D. Hociota”

University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”

The Scientific Bulletin of Electrical Engineering Faculty

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In the last decades, rhinology has developed in a great manner concerning new surgical techniques and extending the use of compatible biomaterials in order to...

Compatible Biomaterials Used In Rhinology Surgery – Our Expertise

Pubblicato online: 23 ott 2017

Pagine: 35 - 37

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sbeef-2017-0008

Parole chiave
biomaterials, implants, organic polymers, rhinologic surgery

© 2017 V. Budu et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Compatible Biomaterials Used In Rhinology Surgery – Our Expertise

Pubblicato online: 23 ott 2017

Pagine: 35 - 37

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sbeef-2017-0008

Parole chiavebiomaterials, implants, organic polymers, rhinologic surgery

© 2017 V. Budu et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
biomaterials, implants, organic polymers, rhinologic surgery