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Published on: June 20, 2018
Simple techniques for three-dimensional photography of the nose in nasal deformity
M E Smith1, R Lakhani, P Murray
1Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK. m.e.smith@doctors.org.uk
Aim:
To investigate the use of anaglyphs and stereograms for three-dimensional imaging of the external nose.
Method:
Red-cyan anaglyphs and colour stereograms created from stereo photographs of patients with nasal deformity were compared to standard photographs. Assessors rated images on 'life-likeness' of imaging, contour definition and utility for surgical planning.
Results:
9 patients were recruited. Stereograms provided significantly improved life-like features and definition of nasal structure, with some benefit for pre-operative planning. Less benefit was found for anaglyph images. Oblique views proved most effective.
Conclusions:
Stereograms provide simple, inexpensive three-dimensional images of the nose, with potential uses in operative analysis, medicolegal documentation, teaching and research.
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