Free Tissue Reconstruction of the Scalp

Overview

Journal Semin Plast Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2019 Mar 14

PMID 30863215

Citations 10

Authors

Mofiyinfolu Sokoya

Emily Misch

Aurora Vincent

Weitao Wang

Sameep Kadakia

Yadranko Ducic

Jesse Smith

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Abstract

Reconstruction of scalp defects can be accomplished by many methods, but larger defects, especially those in which the periosteum is absent or calvarial defects are present, require free tissue transfer. Various methods of scalp reconstruction, as guided by the defect components and size, are presented herein, with a focus on free tissue transfer. Different free flaps for scalp reconstructed are described with a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages. Overall, free tissue transfer for scalp defects provides a reliable, durable, and cosmetically adequate reconstructive option.

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