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SynthesisThe Journal of laryngology and otology2026

Does Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Preserve Nasal Airway Function? A Systematic Review.

Niall James McInerney, Jack Eustace, Mohamed Amin

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Synthesis in The Journal of laryngology and otology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Niall James McInerneyDepartment of Otolaryngology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4051-3882
Jack EustaceSchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Mohamed AminDepartment of Otolaryngology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to systematically review the evidence on functional outcomes following dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, with a focus on nasal obstruction.

methodsA systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane databases were searched up to March 2025. Studies reporting nasal airway outcomes following dorsal preservation rhinoplasty using subjective or objective measures were included.

resultsSix studies comprising 662 patients were included. Patient-reported outcomes (Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation, Standardized Cosmesis and Health Nasal Outcomes Survey and Visual Analogue Scale) consistently demonstrated significant post-operative improvement. Objective measures (acoustic rhinometry, rhinomanometry and cone-beam computed tomography) showed maintained or improved airway dimensions. dorsal preservation rhinoplasty was functionally equivalent to traditional structural techniques, with low complication (<5 per cent) and revision rates (<2 per cent).

conclusionDorsal preservation rhinoplasty maintains or improves nasal airway function while preserving structural integrity and reducing the need for grafting. It is a safe and effective alternative to traditional dorsal reduction techniques.

Indexed as

Nasal ObstructionRhinoplastyFemaleHumansMalePatient Reported Outcome MeasuresRhinomanometryRhinometry, AcousticTreatment Outcomedorsal preservation rhinoplastyseptorhinoplasty

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PMID41427680
PMCPMC13121043

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