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The Effect of Functional Rhinoplasty on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Abstract

Background

The purpose of the study was to comprehensively review the effect of functional rhinoplasty on quality of life.

Methods

Eligible studies before December 2022 were identified by searching PubMed, Ovid, and Embase databases. The meta-analysis was performed with Stata. Outcomes included NOSE, SNOT-22 scores, VAS of obstruction, and ROE.

Results

Sixteen studies, involving a total of 971 patients, were included. Meta-analysis showed that functional rhinoplasty statistically reduced the NOSE, SNOT-22 scores, and VAS of obstruction and statistically increased the ROE score of patients.

Conclusion

Functional rhinoplasty could statistically significantly improve quality of life of patients. However, given the number and quality of included research, further thorough studies with a larger sample size of high-quality studies need to be conducted.

Level of Evidence III

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Chen, K., Zhou, L. The Effect of Functional Rhinoplasty on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Aesth Plast Surg 48, 847–854 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-023-03390-3

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