The V-Y Palmar flap.
We describe a V-Y palmar flap that allows both skin advancement and scar lengthening, and which has proved useful in the treatment of Dupuytren's disease.
Rider
M A
MA
Department of Plastic Surgery, Ulster Hospital, Belfast, Northen Ireland.
Riaz
M
M
Small
J O
JO
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology