title: Z-Plasty: useful uses in dermatologic surgery.
abstract: Z-Plasty is a procedure involving the transposition of two interdigitating triangular flaps. This technique is useful in a number of dermatological procedures. It can be used to correct defects resulting from surgical complications. This paper highlights several examples where Z-Plasty is of benefit in dermatosurgery, including the correction of: ectropion, lip misalignment and bifid earlobe. A valuable technique that every dermatologist should be able to perform.
authors.forename: Hugo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Barreiros
authors.forename: João
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goulão
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000601:surgery*