The seven flap Z-plasty revisited.
Although multiple Z-plasties are widely used for burn contractures, the seven flap Z-plasty procedure has not gained wide acceptance in plastic surgery practice. However, the technique has the advantage of achieving more elongation than other Z-plasty techniques. The technique safely performed with satisfactory results in 31 cases.
Yilmaz
Sarper
S
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty, Sivas, Turkey. sarper@ttnet.net.tr
Yenidünya
Oguz
O
Erçöçen
Ali Riza
AR
Saydam
Mutlu
M
Seven
Ergin
E
Sezer
Hafize
H
McTurk
Paul
P
D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014945:Wound Healing