title: The Z in Z-plasty must have a long trunk.
abstract: Erroneous thinking in regard to Z-plasty, which is a fundamental technique in plastic surgery, has been pointed out. In most cases of Z-plasty, the trunk of the Z should be designed longer than the two limbs.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*