linear and cord-like burn scar contractures are commonly treated by severing the scar in a transverse direction and skin grafting or performing z-plasties. however, skin grafts may result in suboptimal take and contract gradually and the z-plasty requires undermining flaps in scarred skin which may lead to the distal tip necrosis. in this article the authors present their experience with multip...

Dear Sir, We would like to present the use of the S-plasty method for revising the inset of a flap. Occasionally, the inset of a flap results in a depressed scar at the junction between the flap and the normal skin. This scar is further accentuated in a bulky flap. An S-plasty was designed over the depressed portion of the scar (Fig. 1). The S-plasty involves making a series of small-wave like ...

Z-plasty is a plastic surgery technique which is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of a scar by redirecting it into better alignment and allowing the closure of a large wound by increasing circumference of its orifices. This experimental study was executed to evaluate the extent of relaxation of contracted scar, cosmetic appearance and tip necrosis in dogs by using Z-plasty...

BACKGROUND To date, many techniques for the surgical treatment of postburn scar contractures have been described. Some of the most popular techniques are Z-plasty, V-Y-plasty and their analogues. A major limitation of these techniques is that the excess tissue requires excision of the dog ear. The current study presents a new modification of the double-opposing Z- and V-plasty, called 'K-M-N pl...

BACKGROUND One consistent and undesired sequela resulting from scalp reductions has been the "slot" or "trough" defect, referring to the scar following the final reduction. Attempts to correct this have not been entirely satisfactory. OBJECTIVE To present an approach to minimize the "slot" defect that consists of staged modified paramedian scalp reductions combined with a large posterior Z-pl...

At CITO Clinic of bone pathology new biocomposite material Osteomatrix was used in 15 patients (mainly with tumors and tumor-like diseases) for the plasty post-resection defects. is composed collagen, hydroxyapatite sulfated glycosaminoglycanes. produced at together Conectbiopharm Ltd. form granules blocks. Observation dynamics roentgenologic control showed good tolerance by distinct accelerate...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this manuscript is to verify the impact that some recanalization procedures for intestinal continuity could have in bowel function and quality of life. STUDY MATERIAL We describe a clinical case of a rectal cancer patient who underwent anterior resection of the rectum with colo-anal anastomosis, colo-plasty and diverting ileostomy. RESULTS After the diverting ileostomy ...

Objective: Suboptimal early and unsatisfactory late results after linear closure of left ventricular aneurysms, have focused attention on more physiologic concepts of aneurysmectomy, like endoventricular patch plasty. The aim of our study was to compare clinical results of linear closure and patch plasty 8 years after surgery. Methods: From a total of 102 patients with postinfarctional left ven...

Frenectomy is a surgical procedure that commonly used to address issues related the frenulum which can affect speech and cause midline diastema looks unesthetic. Z-plasty modification of standard frenectomy reposition improve outcomes. This article provides an overview by using Z-plasty, including in detail, potential risks complications, discussion its clinical applications outcomes.
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