A new method in the treatment of postburn scar contractures: double opposing V-Y-Z plasty

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Onder TanDuygu Ergen

Abstract

Postburn scar contractures are fairly often seen in many parts of the body, and are still a considerable problem for reconstructive surgeons. Although the mild to moderate contractures can easily be managed by numerous surgical methods, serious contractures usually require more comprehensive surgical solutions including multiple Z plasties and rhomboid flaps, each of which have disadvantages. We used a new method called "double opposing V-Y-Z plasty" in this study. This technique is a combination of V-Y plasty with Z plasty in double opposing fashion, both ensuring primary donor site closure. The technique was applied to 21 postburn scar contractures in 14 patients (9 males and 5 females). The localization most often seen was in the hand. The mean follow-up time was 7.6 months. All flaps healed uneventfully. An adequate lengthening and functional recovery were achieved in all cases. The donor site scars were acceptable in all cases. None of the patients developed contracture recurrence in our series. Double opposing V-Y-Z plasty, as a good alternative to multiple Z plasties and multiple rhomboid flaps, is a very useful technique to insure more lengthening and to prevent recurrence in the treatment of serious postburn scar contr...Continue Reading

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