A Nasogastric Catheter Splint for a Nailbed

Abstract

FIGURE 1.Left foot X-ray following gunshot injury.

Polypropylene prosthesis for the treatment of fingertip injuries. Description of surgical technique and results

“…Other authors reported the use of silicone-based nasogastric tube materials or plastic syringes. 5 , 7 These materials are readily available and can be molded into splints for the nail bed. However, the material of the nasogastric tube is not as resistant as acrylic or metal; its durability and ability to protect the nail bed against external forces are also lower.…”

“…Different factors should be considered when choosing one surgical technique over another, especially the type of injury and factors related to the patient, surgeon, and institution. 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 However, many techniques are not reproducible elsewhere, due to their cost and the population studied.…”

Appearance Outcomes of Repositioned Native Nail Plate as a Free Graft and Artificial Nail Plate in the Reconstruction of the Fingertip Injuries

“…Several simple improvised NP-substitute devices that are easily available in every operating room include a silicone sheet, a piece of X-ray film, a piece of the suture envelope, a polyvinyl chloride sheet obtained from an infusion bag, a polypropylene sheet obtained from the reservoir of an infusion set, a fashioned syringe, a fashioned nasogastric catheter, a nonadherent gauze, and a polyurethane sponge. 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 However, soft materials such as a silicone sheet may tear easily, do not seat firmly in the eponychial fold, and may not conform to the natural nail-bed curve. Ogunro 4 developed a specific prosthetic splint made from polypropylene as a NP substitute.…”

A Comparison of Complications in 400 Patients After Native Nail Versus Silicone Nail Splints for Fingernail Splinting After Injuries

“…Although results with it seem to be promising, the device has not been used much. Other authors reported on the use of silicone-based materials as splints, such as nasogastric tubes [12] or syringe plastic [4]. These materials are easily available and are ready to shape as nail bed splints.…”