Combination of rhomboid flap and double Z-plasty technique for reconstruction of palmar and dorsal web space burn contractures

Sari, Elif; Tellioglu, Ali; Altuntas, Nurgul; Seven, Ergin; Ozakpinar, Hulda

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2014.07.017

Combination of rhomboid flap and double Z-plasty technique for reconstruction of palmar and dorsal web space burn contractures

Sari E., Tellioglu A. T. , Altuntas N., Seven E., Ozakpinar H. R.

BURNS, vol.41, no.2, pp.408-412, 2015 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 41 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.07.017
Title of Journal : BURNS
Page Numbers: pp.408-412

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.