Sliding plastic, u-sliding flap plastic

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Displacement flap to Schimanowski; U-plasty; U-sliding flap plastic

History
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Shimanovsky, 1870

Definition
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Suture flap plastic surgery in which a U-shaped skin flap is used to cover a rectangular defect.

General information
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  • The short sides of a rectangular defect are lengthened by parallel cuts and relief triangles are added to the sides of the flap base. The U-shaped skin flap is undermined and then moved into the defect area. The ratio of flap length to defect length should not be less than 2:1 so that the mobilized flap can be moved without tension. The ratio of flap length to flap base should also be approximately 2:1 to ensure adequate flap perfusion.
  • Indications: bridge of nose, back of the hand, trunk.

Literature
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  1. Haas, E (1991) Plastic facial surgery. Thieme, Stuttgart New York
  2. Schulz H, Altmeyer P, Stücker M, Hoffmann K (1997) Outpatient operations in dermatology. Hippocrates, Stuttgart

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020