Amputation of the nose throughout history
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Amputation of the nose throughout history
G Sperati. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital.2009 Feb.
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An illustration fromIl naso by Antonio Guadagnoli from Arezzo.Poesie giocose di Antonio Guadagnoli, Lugano, 1839.
This zapotecan illustration depicts surgery on, or maybe amputation of, the nose. Codex Nuttal, Tav. 52.
Comparison of two pictures clearly showing the devastating effect that amputation of the nose can have upon the face (from Willemot, 1981 3).
A famous engraving showing the Italian method used, at the time, in reconstruction of the nose. From Gaspare Tagliacozzi:De curtorum chirurgia per insitionem. Venice: Bindoni 1597.
Portait of the famous astronomer Ticho Brahe showing, on the left side of the nose, the thin prosthesis that he wore throughout his life (from Pirsig, Willemot 2001 6).
Wilhelm Fabry Hildanus (1577-1634), one of the greatest surgeons of the time, who performed numerous studies focusing on nose wounds and rhinoplasty.
16th Century nasal prosthesis in paper mâché .
18th Century nasal prosthesis anchored to spectacle frames (from Pirsig, Willemot 2001 6).
Illustration from the article by Lucas which appeared inGentleman’s Magazine, in October 1794, reporting on the results of the Indian method used in reconstruction of the nasal pyramid employing a folded over forehead flap (from Willemot, 1981 3)
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- Some remarks on the revival of rhinoplasty in Europe in the early nineteenth century.van de Graaf RC.van de Graaf RC.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2009 Aug;29(4):226; author reply 227.Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2009.PMID:20161883Free PMC article.No abstract available.
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