Revisiting the Rintala advancement flap for nasal tip reconstruction
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Girijala, Raghavendra L; Ramamurthi, Aishwarya; Walker, Gregory D; Housewright, Chad
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The approach to nasal reconstruction is based on the nature of the defect and the donor tissue. The Rintala flap, first described by Rintala and Asko-Slejavaara, is a surgical technique used to close midline nasal defects. It is a simple, one-stage procedure and is most effective for defects ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters. In addition, the Rintala flap is an excellent tissue match and maintains the natural contour of the nose. Other flaps employed in nasal defect closure include the paramedian forehead flap and the Rieger flap. The authors discuss the Rintala flap technique and utility with comparison to alternative flaps used for nasal reconstruction.
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2020
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Dermatology Online Journal
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26/8
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Girijala, Raghavendra L; Ramamurthi, Aishwarya; Walker, Gregory D; Housewright, Chad