Invited Commentary from the author of: Zeina AM. True and Average Internal Nasal Valve Area in Septorhinoplasty: Radiological and Clinical Outcomes

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cartilage. Based on the results of the study, there was a significant improvement in all evaluation parameters in the postoperative period compared with the preoperative period in both groups in terms of AVA, whereas there was no significant difference between the 2 techniques in the postoperative period.Based on our experience with rhinoplasty, we have the following comments on some aspects of the study:1) As the authors noted in their article, the study was conducted on a limited number of patients (20 patients). In studies conducted to determine the effectiveness, a high number of patients are required to statistically compare 2 different techniques. A higher number of patients included in the study will provide more data and ensure an accurate and robust interpretation of statistical results.2) The mean follow-up period of patients is 10.2 months. How was the interval of follow-up times for patients (minimum and maximum follow-up periods)? We currentlyConflict of interest and sources of funding: none declared.