The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities
Abstract
Objective:
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the cartilaginous push-down dorsal preservation rhinoplasty technique in correcting postoperative nasal axis deviation in patients with I- and C-shaped crooked-nose deformities.
Methods:
Forty-eight female patients undergoing closed cartilaginous push-down rhinoplasty were included. Preoperative and 12-month postoperative nasal deviation angles were measured using standardized digital image analysis and compared statistically.
Results:
Significant improvement was obtained with the applied method.
In I-shaped deformities, deviation improved from 6.5 ± 2.4° to 0.1 ± 0.3° (p < 0.001). In C-shaped deformities, deviation improved from 167.1 ± 5.3° to 179.4 ± 0.7° (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
The cartilaginous push-down dorsal preservation technique is effective in correcting I- and C-shaped crooked nose deformities while preserving dorsal continuity and structural integrity.
Ethical Statement
Ethical approval was obtained from the Bezmi Alem Vakıf University Ethics Committee (Approval No: 2023/21). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Otorhinolaryngology |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
| Authors | |
| Project Number | N/A |
| Submission Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Acceptance Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Publication Date | March 26, 2026 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.65396/ejra.1894321 |
| IZ | https://izlik.org/JA55UL93UP |
| Published in Issue | Year 2026 Volume: 9 Issue: 1 |
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