INTRODUCTION We compared the results of our computer simulation studies of Z-plasties of different design to those of earlier studies, such as laboratory studies in dogs. MATERIAL AND METHODS The contours of single Z-plasties of different designs on flat surfaces were transferred to finite element analytical software (ADINA version 8.7). RESULTS The lengthening effect was almost proportiona...

Technique of quadricepsplasty along with slight modifications and compares it to the Thompson technique first described in 1944. Six cases are presented.ment in techniques of internal fixation and early rehabilitation, adequate knee. Initial operation and quadricepsplasty was 28 months 14 to. Developed a minimal-incision limited quadricepsplasty surgical technique to treat knee extension contra...

<p>Coxa saltans commonly known as snapping hip is a nagging illness which can physically and mentally hinder patients life.<strong> </strong>A (coxa saltans) secondary to tight iliotibial band rarely needs surgical release since most cases respond well conservative management. The purpose of this study present the results refractory external-type by Z-plasty band. We case repo...

The current report describes a rare case of a pseudotumor in the left ventricle. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography demonstrated a round, echodense, mobile mass attached to the posterior mitral leaflet and annulus. At surgical exploration caseous annular calcification of the posterior mitral leaflet was diagnosed. After resection of the mass, successful mitral valvular plasty wa...

An asynchronous case of triple primary malignant tumors of bladder, stomach and lung was reported. The patient was treated by total cystectomy and ileal conduit plasty for a bladder tumor in 1978 and subtotal gastrectomy and Billroth-I plasty for a gastric cancer in 1984. In 1987, a lung cancer was found and the biopsy revealed a small cell carcinoma. Though combined chemotherapy was done, he d...

standardization of photography in plastic surgery is fundamental for pre-operative surgical planning, comparative post-operative assessment, and demonstration of surgical results.1 in rhinoplasty, slight changes in patient or camera position can lessen nasal hump, vary nose size, and alter skin tension.2 in order to prevent these common errors, photographic standardization with high-quality equ...

INTRODUCTION Patients with absent pulmonary valve syndrome often present early with airway compression from aneurysmal pulmonary arteries. This study reviews our experience in managing absent pulmonary valve syndrome in later presenting children, and techniques used for managing airway compression. METHODS This study is a retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent repair of abse...

The aim of this investigation was to examine velar anatomy following the Furlow double opposing Z-plasty in order to analyse the theoretical effects of this technique. Thirty patients with cleft lip and/or cleft palate who underwent primary Furlow palatoplasties between 1989 and 1994 were reviewed. The mean age at the time of surgery was 6.4 months. Evaluation was performed at a mean time of 2....

BACKGROUND Additional tendon length is occasionally needed for the surgical reattachment of retracted tendons and for lengthening of intact contracted tendons. To achieve additional length with use of established techniques such as z-plasty, the tendon is completely transected and loses continuity. The purpose of this study was to develop a new method to increase the potential range of attainab...