Acoustic Rhinometry is mentioned as an objective measurement for functional rhinoplasty in the May 2017 issue and review by Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America: Functional Rhinoplasty
Rhinology, 1992
Authors: H. Lenders and W. Pirsig
Conclusion: “Acoustic rhinometry is a quick, non-invasive and objective method to measure the cross-sectional areas and volumes of the nasal cavities.”
“Clinically recognizable irregular movements of the soft palate in rhonchopaths can be visualized by AR in 94% of all patients.”
“This study shows that AR helps to evaluate anatomical stenosis of the nasal cavities and irregular movements in the velopharyngeal segment.”
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