Closure of the nasal vestibule in atrophic rhinitis--a new non-surgical technique.

A new technique is described for closing the nasal vestibule in cases of secondarily-acquired atrophic rhinitis. This involves occlusion of the nasal vestibule with an obturator made from dimethylpolysiloxane. Being a non-invasive method it is specifically indicated in the management of cases of secondarily-acquired atrophic rhinitis where any surgical treatment is contra-indicated. We describe its use in a case each of unilateral and bilateral secondary atrophic rhinitis.