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Philtral Columns and Nostril Shapes in Nigerian Children : A Morphometric and Aesthetic Analysis
Joint Authors
Eneye, Asuku Malachy
Abdulrasheed, Ibrahim
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The upper lip-nose complex contributes significantly to the concept of symmetry and proportion of the face.
A study of the morphology and aesthetic preferences of the lip-nose complex will provide a database that will serve as a guide for reconstruction.
Subjects and Methods.
Hundred Nigerian children participated in this study.
Demographic data and standard photographs of the philtral column and nostrils were obtained.
Sixty volunteers were recruited to evaluate the photographs.
Each volunteer was asked to rank the photographs based on their aesthetic preference.
Results.
The morphology of the philtral columns was classified into four groups: (1) triangular, (2) concave, (3) flat, and (4) parallel.
The nostril shape was also classified into four groups: (1) triangular, (2) round, (3) teardrop, and (4) rectangular.
In both genders, the triangular shape of philtral column was the most common.
There are significant age differences in the aesthetic rankings of philtral columns and nostril shapes.
Conclusion.
Our study establishes the basal values for the morphometric and aesthetic parameters of the lip-nose complex of 5- and 6-year-old children in Nigeria.
We hope our results and reconstructive surgery will intersect at a point to treat disfigurements of the philtrum and nostrils successfully.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abdulrasheed, Ibrahim& Eneye, Asuku Malachy. 2013. Philtral Columns and Nostril Shapes in Nigerian Children : A Morphometric and Aesthetic Analysis. Plastic Surgery International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467708
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abdulrasheed, Ibrahim& Eneye, Asuku Malachy. Philtral Columns and Nostril Shapes in Nigerian Children : A Morphometric and Aesthetic Analysis. Plastic Surgery International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467708
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abdulrasheed, Ibrahim& Eneye, Asuku Malachy. Philtral Columns and Nostril Shapes in Nigerian Children : A Morphometric and Aesthetic Analysis. Plastic Surgery International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467708
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-467708