title: Immediate reconstruction of simple lacerations.
abstract: A subjective description of a technique of immediate reconstruction of cutaneous defects due to laceration is presented. Extension of the use and range of the Z-plasty is emphasized and its benefits and limitations are discussed. The reconstructive surgeon is challenged to consider wider and more frequent use of these methods.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004954:Esthetics; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing