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. 2009 Feb;29(1):44-50.

Amputation of the nose throughout history

G Sperati  1
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Amputation of the nose throughout history

G Sperati. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2009 Feb.
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An illustration from Il naso by Antonio Guadagnoli from Arezzo. Poesie giocose di Antonio Guadagnoli, Lugano, 1839.
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This zapotecan illustration depicts surgery on, or maybe amputation of, the nose. Codex Nuttal, Tav. 52.
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Comparison of two pictures clearly showing the devastating effect that amputation of the nose can have upon the face (from Willemot, 1981 3).
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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.
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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).
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Wilhelm Fabry Hildanus (1577-1634), one of the greatest surgeons of the time, who performed numerous studies focusing on nose wounds and rhinoplasty.
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16th Century nasal prosthesis in paper mâché .
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18th Century nasal prosthesis anchored to spectacle frames (from Pirsig, Willemot 2001 6).
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Illustration from the article by Lucas which appeared in Gentleman’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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