Nasal implant:
Nasal airway obstruction
The LATERA® absorbable nasal implant is used to support upper and lower lateral cartilage in the nose, reinforcing the nasal wall like traditional cartilage and polymer grafts. Supporting the cartilage in this manner may reduce nasal airway obstruction symptoms and help patients breathe better.2
Key peer-reviewed published studies
FIM
Evaluation of an absorbable implant for the treatment of nasal valve collapse (NVC)
NVC prevalence
Publication of data confirming nasal valve collapse as a contributor for most nasal obstruction sufferers
24-month case study
Two-year sustained benefit of an absorbable implant for the treatment of NVC
101 data
Prospective, multicenter OR and office studies assessing 6-month outcomes with LATERA implant as a treatment for nasal valve collapse (NVC)
Histology
Histology findings confirming LATERA implant replaced with supportive tissue over 18-24 months
Related Condition
Nasal airway obstruction
Understand the impact nasal airway obstruction has on your patients.
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