Three-dimensional Laser Surface Scanning in Rhinosurgery

Abstract

Objective outcome analysis of nasal surgery remains difficult. Recently, evaluation of nasal shape following rhinosurgery shifted from two-dimensional evaluation to more sophisticated three-dimensional (3D) analysis techniques, including stereophotogrammetry, computed tomography, and 3D laser scanning. This article explores the feasibility of using 3D laser surface scanners as a tool for preoperative planning and quality control in rhinosurgery.

Keywords

rhinosurgery - 3D laser surface scanning - objective assessment - quality control - preoperative planning

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