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Fazil Apaydin, MD; Serdar Akyildiz, MD; David A. Hecht, MD; Dean M. Toriumi, MD

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2009;11(3):209-211.

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Rhinoplasty is considered to be the most challenging operation in facial plastic surgery, and it is of utmost importance to document every step in detail to achieve reliable and meaningful long-term results.^1-3 Using preprinted forms for documenting the data obtained during history taking and surgery is an effective and time-saving procedure.^{2, 4-5} The disadvantage of this kind of documentation is the need for an additional effort in obtaining statistical results. Although facial analysis is an important prerequisite to reveal the aesthetic condition, it is a cumbersome task to accomplish.⁶

To overcome these problems, we have developed "Rhinobase," an innovative comprehensive software for rhinoplasty that will facilitate storage and retrieval of patient information, serve as an educational and self-assessment tool to help both novice and experienced surgeons navigate through the art and science of rhinoplasty, help make facial . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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