Abstract
Acid burn injuries in the midfacial region cause contracture of the skin and nasal
aperture, which can lead to nasal airway obstruction. Management of such complicated
situations requires a multidisciplinary approach, including prosthetic intervention.
This article describes a clinical treatment for fabricating a custom nasal conformer
for a 28-year-old man who presented with a history of an acid burn injury leading
to obstructed external nares and fusion of the tip and columella of the nose with
the philtrum of the upper lip. The prosthesis served the dual function of maintaining
the nasal airway passage and preventing the contracture of the graft placed over the
upper lip during reconstructive surgery.
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Published online: December 29, 2020
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