title: The square flap method.
abstract: We report a method for increasing the distance between two points on the skin surface by using two triangular flaps and a square flap. The theoretical lengthening is excellent when one of the triangular flaps is right-angled. The method has been used successfully in 40 cases of scar contracture, various clefts and cryptotia.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001365:Axilla; D002648:Child; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D004550:Elbow; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps