Study on Nasal Columellar Show with Photographic Technique
Journal Title: Otolaryngology International - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Aims: Thorough knowledge of an Indian nose is vital for performing corrective nasal surgeries. Hence the present study was taken up with the aim to determine nasal columellar show of Tamil ethnic group; and also to statistically analyse gender wise difference in findings. Settings and Design: The present cross-sectional study, approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee, was done on Tamil speaking medical students of Velammal Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Methods & Material: 118 Tamil speaking medical students from Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, participated in the study. Consenting Tamil speaking medical students were included. Individuals with noticeable facial disfigurement and with history of previous facial surgery were excluded. Statistical Analysis used: Unpaired t test & Chi-square test. Results: The present study reports Normal Columellar Show as 2-5 mm for males; 1.5-4 mm for females; and 1.5-3.5 mm for the whole group. Conclusion: The present study reports significant difference in male and female columellar show; and Normal columellar show, Excess columellar show, and Insufficient columellar show as 1.5-3.5 mm, greater than 3.5 mm and lesser than 1.5 mm respectively for the study group.
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Geetha K Siddapur
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