Functional and Aesthetic Outcome Analysis in External Septorhinoplasty

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the functional and aesthetic outcomes in patients undergoing external septorhinoplasty, a surgical procedure to correct nasal structure for both appearance and breathing improvement. This prospective observational cohort study measures patient satisfaction and nasal function before and after surgery using various questionnaires and functional tests. The study aims to capture changes over time to better understand patient outcomes following septorhinoplasty. Participants will undergo external septorhinoplasty, a surgery involving an external incision at the columella to repair defects of the nasal septum and external nasal pyramid. Patient-related outcome measures including NOSE, FACE-Q, Utrecht Questionnaire, SCHNOS, and BDDQ-AS are collected preoperatively and at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. Functional tests such as nasal anterior rhinomanometry, peak nasal inspiratory flow, and acoustic rhinometry are performed before surgery and then again at 6 and 12 months after surgery. During the study, participants will complete detailed questionnaires about nasal obstruction and aesthetic satisfaction at several time points. Functional nasal tests will be conducted to objectively assess nasal airflow and structure. Researchers will analyze the changes in these measurements over one year to evaluate the impact of surgery. Patient demographics and nasal history will also be collected to correlate with outcomes. The total participation duration includes assessments up to 12 months after surgery to monitor long-term effects.

Outcome Analysis in Septorhinoplasty