The W-W-Z rhomboid plasty for closure of excisional wounds

A new method of repairing excisional wounds in the face, trunk, and extremi ties is demonstrated. The rhomboid W-W-Z-plasty approach is an evolution of the double-Z rhomboid plasty already published. The authors have recognize d its value in covering even large defects. The W-W-Z rhomboid plasty adds new gains to the repair of excisional wounds such as skin-sparing resection , fewer scars, less deformity, and a desirable resulting z-shaped scar. The surgical technique and an illustrative case are described.