Mini Z in Z to relieve the tension on the transverse closure after Z- plasty transposition

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Seyhan A.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol.101, no.6, pp.1635-1637, 1998 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 101 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 1998
• Doi Number: 10.1097/00006534-199805000-00033
• Journal Name: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1635-1637
• Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

After the transposition of a slightly larger Z-plasty than necessary, the excessive tension on the central limb can be relieved by using an additional mini Z-plasty in selected cases.