The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities

Umur Akıner; Zülküf Burak Erdur

doi:10.65396/ejra.1894321

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.

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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

Subjects

Otorhinolaryngology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Umur Akıner ^*
Türkiye

Zülküf Burak Erdur
0000-0002-6024-7668
Türkiye

Publication Date

March 26, 2026

Submission Date

February 20, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 2, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.65396/ejra.1894321

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https://izlik.org/JA55UL93UP

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APA

Akıner, U., & Erdur, Z. B. (2026). The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 9(1), 27-31. https://doi.org/10.65396/ejra.1894321

AMA

1.Akıner U, Erdur ZB. The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2026;9(1):27-31. doi:10.65396/ejra.1894321

Chicago

Akıner, Umur, and Zülküf Burak Erdur. 2026. “The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 9 (1): 27-31. https://doi.org/10.65396/ejra.1894321.

EndNote

Akıner U, Erdur ZB (March 1, 2026) The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 9 1 27–31.

IEEE

[1]U. Akıner and Z. B. Erdur, “The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities”, Eur J Rhinol Allergy, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 27–31, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.65396/ejra.1894321.

ISNAD

Akıner, Umur - Erdur, Zülküf Burak. “The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 9/1 (March 1, 2026): 27-31. https://doi.org/10.65396/ejra.1894321.

JAMA

1.Akıner U, Erdur ZB. The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2026;9:27–31.

MLA

Akıner, Umur, and Zülküf Burak Erdur. “The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, vol. 9, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 27-31, doi:10.65396/ejra.1894321.

Vancouver

1.Umur Akıner, Zülküf Burak Erdur. The Effectiveness of the Cartilaginous Push-Down Dorsal Preservation Technique in the Correction of I- and C-Shaped Crooked Nose Deformities. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2026 Mar. 1;9(1):27-31. doi:10.65396/ejra.1894321