The W-W-Z rhomboid plasty for closure of excisional wounds.
A new method of repairing excisional wounds in the face, trunk, and extremities is demonstrated. The rhomboid W-W-Z-plasty approach is an evolution of the double-Z rhomboid plasty already published. The authors have recognized its value in covering even large defects. The W-W-Z rhomboid plasty adds new gains to the repair of excisional wounds such as skin-sparing resection, fewer scars, less deformity, and a desirable resulting z-shaped scar. The surgical technique and an illustrative case are described.
Ardenghy
M
M
University of Arkansas for Medical Science, Little Rock 72205, USA.
Hochberg
J
J
Ardenghy
M E
ME
Gonzalez-Cruz
R
R
Tardelli
H
H
Hochberg
L
L
D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology