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 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.07.017
  • Journal Name: BURNS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.408-412
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: Yes

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.