Prosthetic rehabilitation following major nasal resection

Treatment of extensive carcinoma of the external nose has as an objective the eradication of disease and rehabilitation of the patient. We review our experience with 15 patients treated with total and subtotal rhinectomy. Prosthetic rehabilitation offers prompt recovery of both cosmesis and function without morbidity. We conclude that prosthetic reconstruction of major nasal defects deserves consideration when rehabilitation following rhinectomy is required.