title: The V-Y Palmar flap.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Ulster Hospital, Belfast, Northen Ireland.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Rider
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Riaz
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Small
mesh_terms: 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