Reconstructive

504) Which of the following techniques for scar revision IS CORRECTLY described?

A. Simple Fusiform Excision - ideally the angles should be greater than 60 degrees.
B. Serial Excision - A period of 12 weeks is required between excisions.
C. Z-Plasty - The arms should be 1.5 cm for the face.
D. W-Plasty - This scar revision will produce wound lengthening.
E. Geometric Broken Line Closure - It is easier to perform than W-Plasty.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Kokoska M. S., Thomas J. R.: Scar Revision, Chapter 5 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, second edition (Ira Papel, editor) pp. 57-59, 2002

Kokoska M. S., Thomas J. R.: Scar Revision, Chapter 5 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, Third edition (Ira Papel, editor) pp. 59-65, 2009


504) B      Serial Excision - A period of 12 weeks is required between excisions.