Combination of rhomboid flap and double Z-plasty technique for reconstruction of palmar and dorsal web space burn contractures
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Date
2015
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Volume Title
Publisher
Elsevier Sci Ltd
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Abstract
Background: Web space contractures after a burn can cause severe impairments in hand function along with esthetic deformities. In this study we present our experience with the combined treatment technique consisted of rhomboid flap and double Z-plasty for palmar and dorsal web space contractures. Materials and methods: Combined rhomboid flap and double Z-plasty was performed in eight patients with eleven web space contractures occurred after burn. The average follow-up was 10.9 months. Results: The average age of 8 patients was 16.3 years. The average duration of burn contractures was 6 years (range 1-13 years). The right third web of the patients was the most common contracted web space. In the postoperative period hematoma, infection, partial or total flap loss was not observed in any patient. Web and hand function and esthetic appearance of web spaces were satisfactory in the late postoperative period. Conclusion: Rhomboid flap combined with a double Z-plasty technique was an effective choice for the treatment of palmar and dorsal web space contracture after burn. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.
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Keywords
Z-plasty, Burn contracture release, Web space, Rhomboid flap
Journal or Series
Burns
WoS Q Value
Q2
Scopus Q Value
Q1
Volume
41
Issue
2
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closedAccess
