Effect of Nasal Surgery on the Nasal Cavity as Determined by Acoustic Rhinometry

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.”