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01-02-2015 | Original Article
A New Modified S-plasty for Skin Defect Closure
Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 1/2015
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Background
Dog-ear, or standing cone deformity, is a common problem during surgical procedures. Multiple methods have been reported to correct the deformity but most create long scars or excessive normal skin loss.
Methods
We designed a simple and convenient procedure to remove small- and medium-sized skin defects. Based on mathematical calculations, the procedure is an easily designed surgical technique.
Results
All of our patients healed uneventfully with no significant complications. The procedure not only resulted in a shortened surgical incision and preserved a greater amount of healthy skin, but also left a simple “S-shaped” curvilinear scar with favorable esthetic outcomes.
Conclusion
This novel modified S-plasty is a simple tool to successfully remove skin defects, with a low deformity risk.
Level of Evidence IV
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