Aufricht retractor
An angled retractor with a wide blade, slightly curved upward, designed to illuminate and expose the nasal dorsum during open rhinoplasty.
How it is used
Used in rhinoplasty to lift the soft tissue of the nasal dorsum and expose the underlying bony and cartilaginous framework with good illumination.
Clinical tip
It often incorporates a fiberoptic light connection that improves illumination of the deep surgical field without additional lighting.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
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