A mathematical model to predict the change in direction of the common limb in Z plasty

The Z plasty is a common procedure used in scar revision. It is used to break the line of a scar. It can also be used to change the direction of a scar. This article presents a mathematical model to help select an appropriate angled Z to enable the planned change in the direction of the final scar.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sunderraj Ellur, Norman L. Guido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2009-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1699317