title: Closure of the circular defect with double rotation flaps and Z-plasties.
abstract: A method is presented for the closure of a circular defect without altering its shape. It employs semicircular rotational flaps and Z-plasties. Its use in 178 patients with malignant skin neoplasms is presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps