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.
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