title: The multiple Y-V plasty in linear burn scar contracture release.
abstract: The technique of the multiple Y-V plasty is described. The records of all 129 patients who underwent surgery to release burn scar contractures over a 5-year period are reviewed. Halfway through this study period the multiple Y-V plasty was introduced, resulting in a marked reduction in the number of Z-plasty and skin grafting procedures carried out. There was an associated fall in the number of wound complications seen and the length of hospital stay required.
authors.affiliation: Burns Unit, Birmingham Accident Hospital.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007902:Length of Stay; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013524:Surgical Flaps