Can septoplasty splints move?

Question

I recently had a septoplasty done and was informed he had stitched splints in to my nose, now I was trying to remove the blood clots in my one nostril and it got stuck so I’m no longer sure if it was a blood clot or the splint that was stitched in to my nose. It was thick and black like the rest of my clots, but was the only one to get stuck. Is there a possibility I’ve moved the splint?

Jacob Sedgh, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about any splint related question as they know exactly what type has been used and how secured. In general, if plastic splints are used they get sutured to your septum and as such very difficult (and painful) to move or remove them without cutting the suture.

Paul Jason Skoll, MBChB, FRCS, FCS(SA)Plast · Answer

Hi. If your doctor advised that he stitched the internal nasal splints in place, it is highly unlikely that you have dislodged or moved them.

Can septoplasty splints move?

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