Laryngoscope, 1995 Authors: R. Roithmann, P. Cole, J. Chapnik, I. Shpirer, V. Hoffstein, N. Zamel Conclusion: “From a clinical point of view, the area-distance function curve [acoustic rhinometry] helps the clinician to differentiate objectively and quantify the mucosal and the structural component of nasal obstruction and to assess results of medical and/or surgical treatment. AR…
European Respiratory Journal, 1995 Authors: A. Monnier, B. Lousis, F. Lofaso, l. Gilain, C. Van Surell, D. Touchard, A. Harf, J. Fredberg and D. Isabey Conclusion: “In conclusion, the present acoustic results do not reveal geometrical differences between apneic and nonapneic which could have been masked in previous acoustic studies. Above all, our results demonstrate…
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 1995 Authors: J. P. Mansfield and G. R. Wodicka Conclusion: “The acoustical guidance system developed in this study offers the potential to become an inexpensive and reliable clinical device.” “The Accuracy of distance estimation measured in the trachea to +/- 0.8 cm over the entire insertion range is adequate to…