Background: Reconstruction of scalp defects is required for acute trauma, tumor extirpation,
radiation necrosis, and the repair of traumatic alopecia or cosmetically displeasing scars …

Objective: The advent of free tissue transfer has offered several options that allow the
restoration of both the structural and functional defects of the scalp and calvaria caused by …

29 consecutive patients treated for reconstruction of various scalp defects with 30 free flaps
were reviewed. The scalp defects resulted from accidents (13), electric burns (4), tumour …

Scalp and Forehead Reconstruction Using Free Revascularized Tissue Transfer | Archives of
Facial Plastic Surgery Mary Ann Liebert Logo This Journal Anywhere Quick Search in Journals …

Over the past several decades, an improved understanding of the blood supply of local
flaps, increased experience with tissue expansion, and the development of techniques for …

Background: Reconstruction of major neurosurgical resections can present a significant
challenge because of the morbidity of radiation therapy, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, bacterial …

AIMS: To describe options and indications for different surgical reconstruction techniques
after resection of large skin tumours on the scalp taking into account an interdisciplinary …

Wide, complex defects of the scalp caused by various insults always represent
reconstructive challenges for surgeons. Our study group consisted of 18 patients (14 males …

Eleven patients underwent free‐flap reconstruction of tumor‐related defects of the scalp,
forehead, and temporal region. Flap selection aimed at achieving acceptable functional and …

Reconstruction of forehead and scalp defects are challenging. A thorough understanding of
the anatomy and dissection planes of the scalp is essential. The ability to use a variety of …