title: The versatility of double-Z rhomboid plasty.
abstract: The versatility of the double-Z rhomboid plasty is demonstrated in the closure of excisional wounds in the face and extremities following resection of skin tumors. The degree of distortion resulting from the double-Z rhomboid, simple rhomboid, and direct closure are compared in foam rubber models. The original design as described by Cuono is compared with modifications suggested by Katoh. The indications for the double-Z rhomboid repair are reviewed and the technical aspects to maximize the results are described.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery and Burns Section, Santa Casa de Misericórdia of São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ardenghy
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hochberg
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Fuzii
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Kovach
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Bozola
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology