Abstract:ObjectiveTo study the longterm subjective and objective results of endoscopeassisted tensionrelaxing method in rhinoseptoplasty.MethodsClinical data of 67 patients with crooked nose deformities underwent functional rhinoseptoplasty with endoscopeassisted tensionrelaxing method were analyzed retrospectively. The aesthetic effect was estimated by electronic meter measurements (EMM) and the visual analogue scale (VAS). Nasal obstruction was evaluated by measuring nasal airway resistance with active anterior rhinomanometry and the nasal obstruction symptom evaluation (NOSE) scale.ResultsThe preoperative and postoperative mean EMM values of 34 patients with Ishaped crooked nose deformities were (11.94±3.17)° and (2.24±1.68)° respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Those of 33 patients with Cshaped deformities were (177.20±5.80)° and (158.34±9.96)°, and the difference was also statistically significant (P<0.001). As for the subjective results, postoperative evaluation by VAS revealed excellent effect in 53 cases, good in 13 and moderate in one. Comparison between preoperative and postoperative NOSE scores showed significant improvement of nasal ventilation (P<0.001, α=0.95). No complications occurred during the followup period.ConclusionEndoscopeassisted tensionrelaxing rhinoseptoplasty is an effective, versatile, minimally invasive technique in rhinoplasty.