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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2025

SeptAlign™ biosorbable implant for correction of mobile cartilaginous nasal septum deviation: A case report.

Harry E Zylicz, Caroline Taylor, William Robertson, Mary Ellis Beach, William Barham, Henry P Barham

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6 authors.

Harry E ZyliczSinus and Nasal Specialists of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America.
Caroline TaylorRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America.
William RobertsonRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America.
Mary Ellis BeachRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America.
William BarhamRhinology and Skull Base Research Group, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America.
Henry P BarhamSinus and Nasal Specialists of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Abstract

Introduction: The standard of care for symptomatic nasal septal deviation in adults, refractory to medical management, is septoplasty. SeptAlign™ is a minimally-invasive, bioabsorbable implant cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration for mechanical correction of minor nasal septal deviation and a novel alternative to traditional septoplasty. Presentation of case: We present a case report of a 42 year old male with a history of symptomatic nasal septal deviation and nasal airway obstruction who strongly wished to avoid open surgical correction. Discussion: We successfully implanted the SeptAlign device to correct the cartilaginous deviation with severe anterior caudal deflection. We present pre- and post-procedure computed tomography and endoscopy imaging and patient reported outcomes to demonstrate correction of nasal airway obstruction and symptoms. Conclusion: SeptAlign is a less invasive alternative to traditional septoplasty or septorhinoplasty in patients with cartilaginous nasal septal deviation, with the added benefits of avoiding general anesthesia and the convenience of an in-office procedure.

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Absorbable implantsMinimally-invasive proceduresNasal airway obstructionNasal septal deviation

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PMCPMC12616021

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