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Case study: rehabilitation following total rhinectomy

16 May 2025
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Case study: rehabilitation following total rhinectomy

Learning Content

The rehabilitation of rhinectomy patients can prove challenging for both the patient and the rehabilitation team. Methods of rehabilitation include surgical reconstruction or a custom nasal prosthesis.
Good functional and aesthetic results can be achieved with these methods, but they also both come with their unique set of challenges
This presentation is a case study detailing a rhinectomy patient’s journey from surgical excision to surgical reconstruction and finally prosthetic rehabilitation. It will detail each stage of the patients’ treatment journey including the pros and cons of each rehabilitation method employed.

  • Delegates should know the following
  • Different rehabilitation options for Rhinectomy Patients
  • The importance of a Multi-Disciplinary team approach for the successful rehabilitation of patients.

Aims

Delegates should be able to Identify and select appropriate implant systems for extra oral prosthetic rehabilitation. Identify the different retention systems available for Nasal Prostheses Gain knowledge of the design and Fabricate a Nasal Prostheses
Speakers
Kirsty Galt, Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist - NHS Ayrshire and Arran

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