The Rintala Advanced Modification (RAM) Flap: A Novel Technique for Off‐Centre Nasal Reconstruction
Ramy Awadalla, Derek Davies · 2026
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Description
Ramy Awadalla and Derek Davies describe, in a 2026 surgical report, a modified forehead flap for rebuilding the nose after skin cancer removal in spots away from the midline. The classic flap reaches above the brow line, leaving visible forehead scars and brow distortion, so the new version stays below the brow and uses asymmetric side triangles to close the wound.
Twenty patients treated for basal cell or squamous cell cancers on the nose formed the test group. The authors report better cosmetic results with no brow-area complications and no deaths of the flap tip. Skin surgeons get a refinement aimed at the defects the original flap handled poorly.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Ramy Awadalla, Derek Davies |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 18923 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |