Use of an optical surface scanner in assessment of outcome following rhinoplasty surgery

Chau, Ha; Dasgupta, Rituparna; Sauret, V.; Kenyon, Guy

doi:10.1017/s0022215108002302

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“…They also suggest that similar objective evaluation may be useful to assess aesthetic changes in the nose associated with non-aesthetic nasal procedures such as septoplasty. 20 At this time, one of the biggest barriers to adoption of these 3D imaging systems is the associated cost. However, as computer and imaging technology advances, we can expect to see continued innovation in 3D medical imaging and the development of more affordable systems for mainstream clinical use.…”

Section: Objective Assessment Of Nasal Formmentioning

confidence: 99%

Objective Measures in Aesthetic and Functional Nasal Surgery: Perspectives on Nasal Form and Function

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The outcomes of aesthetic and functional nasal surgery are difficult to assess objectively due to the intricate balance between nasal form and function. Despite historical emphasis on patient-reported subjective measures, objective measures are gaining importance in both research and the current outcomes-driven healthcare environment. Objective measures presently available have several shortcomings which limit their routine clinical use. In particular, the low correlation between objective and subjective measures poses a major challenge. However, advances in computer, imaging, and bioengineering technology are now setting the stage for the development of innovative objective assessment tools for nasal surgery that can potentially address some of the current limitations. Assessment of nasal form following aesthetic surgery is evolving from two-dimensional analysis to more sophisticated three-dimensional analysis. Similarly, assessment of nasal function is evolving with the introduction of computational fluid dynamics techniques, which allow for a detailed description of the biophysics of nasal airflow. In this paper, we present an overview of objective measures in both aesthetic and functional nasal surgery and discuss future trends and applications that have the potential to change the way we assess nasal form and function.

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Section: Objective Assessment Of Nasal Formmentioning

confidence: 99%