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Anthropometry of Arabian nose using computed tomography scanning
Sami Alharethy1, Ibrahim Al-Quniabut, Yong Ju Jang
1Dr. Sami Alharethy, King Saud University, ENT,, Old Airport Road, PO Box 245,, Riyadh, 11411, Saudi Arabia, T: 478-6100 *5429, samiharthi@gmail.com, ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-8577-7155.
Annals of Saudi Medicine
|April 6, 2017
Summary
This study used CT scans to measure nasal bone dimensions in native Saudis, providing objective data for rhinoplasty. Findings reveal distinct craniofacial anthropometrics in this population.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Medical imaging
- Anthropometry
Background:
- The nose significantly influences facial aesthetics.
- Previous Saudi population studies relied on subjective photometric analysis.
- Objective craniofacial anthropometric data is crucial for surgical planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To acquire objective, quantitative craniofacial anthropometric data for the Saudi population.
- To aid surgeons in planning nasal cosmetic procedures.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional analytical study.
- Utilized CT scans of the paranasal sinuses from 160 native Saudis.
- Measured nasofrontal angle, pyramidal angle, and nasion-to-nasal tip bone length.
Main Results:
- Mean nasofrontal angle: 125.3° (males) vs. 135.6° (females).
- Mean nasion-to-nasal tip bone length: 23.0 mm (males) vs. 20.9 mm (females).
- Nasal pyramidal angles varied by level and sex.
Conclusions:
- CT scans provide accurate nasal bone measurements.
- Nasal anthropometric parameters differ across ethnic groups.
- Findings offer initial data for Saudi craniofacial anthropometry.