Powered Micro-saw Versus Conventional Osteotome for Septorhinoplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Comparative Study

Pamuk G., Pamuk A. E., Kandemir S.

AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.47, no.3, pp.1133-1141, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00266-022-03083-3
  • Journal Name: AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.1133-1141
  • Keywords: Ecchymosis, Edema, Osteotomy, Rhinoplasty, Micro-saw, Lateral osteotomy, EXTERNAL OSTEOTOMY, RHINOPLASTY, ECCHYMOSIS, EDEMA, SURGERY
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Various powered instruments are used to perform osteotomy. A consensus on the best method has not been established due to discrepancies in previous studies. This study aimed to compare the conventional osteotome and a powered micro-saw during septorhinoplasty.