Linear scars are a common problem in the plastic surgery practice. Release is the first step in surgical treatment. Skin grafts, Z-plasty, local, regional or free flaps are used to lengthen the scar. In this article, we will use running y-v flaps for scar lengthening. linear burn contractures of 15 patients were corrected using multiple Opposing Y-V plasty. Patients were followed-up for a period of 6 months at least. All scar contractures were corrected successfully in all cases. One partial flap necrosis was observed and managed successfully with dressing changes. During the follow up period, only one case showed recurrence of contracture and required release and local advancement flap. linear scar contracture treatment modalities vary largely. Options for reconstruction include skin grafts, Z plasty and Y-V flaps. Skin grafts carry the risks of recurrence of contractures. Z plasty should include flap undermining before flap transposition which carries the risks of flap necrosis especially in burned skin. Multiple Y-V flaps carry the advantages of low rate of scar recurrence and secondary contractures and have the merits of being a safe technique with low incidence of flap necrosis. Running Opposing Y-V-plasty is an option for correction of linear cord-like burn scar contractures. It has the advantages of being a safe and effective method with law morbidity.
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