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Three Patients, all male, with squamous cell carcinoma of the external nose were treated: primary cancer of the nasal vestibule, direct invasion from cancer of a lacrimal gland, and distant metastasis from lung cancer. They all underwent total rhinotomy. The first died of renal failure before treatment was completed. For the other two, facial prosthesis were made from silicon color-matched to the facial skin. Facial prosthesis is considered to be advantageous in that the operated wound can be observed carefully and frequently so as to discover recurrence at an early stage. As facial prosthesis can be provided quickly after surgery and is suitable for follow-up of the operated area.
