BACKGROUND AND AIMS The aim of this study is to analyze and compare the early complications and recurrent results of Z-plasty, Limberg flap, and asymmetric modified Limberg flap both demographically and clinically. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between March 2009 and February 2010, a total of 45 patients with pilonidal sinus were enrolled in this study. 10 of 45 patients (22.2%) required Z-plasty; 24...

BACKGROUND Post-burn contractures are a commonly encountered problem and many techniques have been described in their treatment. Z-plasties are the commonest local flap procedure done for linear bands with adjacent healthy tissue. Our aim was to assess the use of square flap technique in axillary contractures. METHODS Ten patients with type I and II axillary contractures underwent release by ...

Ever since Sushruta laid the foundations of rhinoplasty for the first time in ancient India, a lot of thought and effort has gone into developing the techniques that we know today. Tip plasty is an essential and indispensable part of rhinoplasty. It is important to realise that every nose is different and the attention to fine details is important and defines a good rhinoplasty surgeon. Every r...

After preliminary experimental study the bone plasty with vascularised fibular graft was performed to 9 patients distal femur defects from 1 18 cm. Taking into account advantages and shortcoming of procedure several variants for transposition grafts were elaborated. They included gradual lengthening vascular pedicle, use doubled increase mechanical strength. In all restoration weight-bearing ab...

The 2 most common complications of reduction malarplasty are nonunion or malunion and cheek drooping. Because masseter muscle is attached from zygomatic process of the maxilla to inferior two thirds of the zygomatic arch, rigid fixation and intimate bone contact without creating a gap are crucial for reduction malarplasty.Mesial-clockwise rotation of the zygomaticomaxillary complex can produce ...