title: Uses of the O-to-Z-plasty repair in dermatologic surgery.
abstract: The mechanics of repairing round and oval wounds by O to Z-plasty and some personal modifications and uses in special circumstances and locations are described. Several schematics and photographs illustrate the technique and clinical results.
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*