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The V-Y Palmar flap

M A Rider¹, M Riaz, J O Small

¹Department of Plastic Surgery, Ulster Hospital, Belfast, Northen Ireland.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)

|November 20, 1998

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A novel V-Y palmar flap technique facilitates skin advancement and scar lengthening. This method has shown effectiveness in treating Dupuytren

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Orthopedics

Background:

Dupuytren's disease involves progressive fibrosis and contracture of the palmar fascia.
Traditional surgical treatments can lead to scarring and limited range of motion.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a V-Y palmar flap technique for Dupuytren's disease treatment.
To assess the flap's ability to achieve both skin advancement and scar lengthening.

Main Methods:

Description of the V-Y palmar flap surgical technique.
Application of the flap in patients undergoing surgical treatment for Dupuytren's disease.

Main Results:

The V-Y palmar flap allows for significant skin advancement.

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The technique effectively lengthens the scar, improving surgical outcomes.

The flap proved useful in managing Dupuytren's disease.

Conclusions:

The V-Y palmar flap is a valuable surgical option for Dupuytren's disease.
This technique offers advantages in skin coverage and scar management post-operatively.