
Occasional
The occasional Z-plasty
La Z-plastie occasionnelle
Spring 1998
Volume 3 - Issue 2
Keith MacLellan
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 55–58
Content Summary
The article 'The occasional Z-plasty' by Keith MacLellan focuses on the Z-plasty surgical technique, which is occasionally used in rural medical settings to address scar contractures and improve functional and cosmetic outcomes. The piece discusses the procedure's adaptability and effectiveness in resource-limited environments, highlighting its relevance for rural practitioners who may not have immediate access to specialized surgical facilities. The article underscores the importance of procedural versatility in rural medicine, where practitioners often need to perform a wide range of medical interventions.
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Procedural medicineRural medicine