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The Rintala flap revisited

L D Chiu1, C P Hybarger, N Todes-Taylor

  • 1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland, California.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|November 1, 1994
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The superiorly based midline Rintala flap offers a viable solution for nasal tip reconstruction. This single-stage technique provides excellent aesthetic and functional outcomes for large defects.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Nasal tip defects often require complex reconstruction.
  • Forehead flaps are a common but sometimes undesirable option.

Observation:

  • The Rintala flap, a superiorly based midline flap, was utilized for nasal tip reconstruction.
  • The flap demonstrated good tissue coverage, viability, color match, and nasal contour.

Findings:

  • The Rintala flap is an effective alternative for large nasal tip defects, avoiding the need for forehead flaps.
  • This single-stage technique can also reconstruct up to half of the superior columella under local anesthesia.

Implications:

  • The Rintala flap offers a valuable, single-stage reconstructive option for nasal tip and columellar defects.

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  • Adjunctive procedures can further enhance the flap's utility in complex cases.