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, 1997
Authors: L. Shemen and R. Hamburg
Conclusion: “AR is useful in the objective diagnosis of nasal obstruction, namely, it can assist in differentiating reversible mucosal disease from medically irreversible structural abnormalities.”
“AR can aid in the selection of appropriate management of nasal obstruction.”
“AR is useful in the objective evaluation of the relief of nasal obstruction after surgery.”
“AR is crucial in outcome analysis and forensic and medicolegal evaluation regarding nasal obstruction and its relief.”
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