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.

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Main Authors: Ellur Sunderraj, Guido Norman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2009-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2009;volume=42;issue=1;spage=82;epage=84;aulast=Ellur
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