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
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1999
Authors: B. Kemker, X. Liu, A. Gungor, R. Moinuddin, and J.P. Corey
Conclusion: “Acoustic Rhinometry (AR) was used to objectively measure the success of septoplasty in relieving nasal obstruction caused by septal deviation.”
“AR measurements were successful in detecting increases in CSAs 1, 2, and 3 [Cross Sectional Areas] but reached statistical significance for CSA 3, representing the level of the anterior middle turbinate in the septoplasty plus other group. Symptom scores of congestion and rhinorrhea improved significantly for the septoplasty group.”
“AR volume measurements increased significantly for all subjects after surgery. This pilot study suggests that AR may be a useful, cost-effective technique to document surgical outcome and success for septoplasty surgery.”
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