36-year Follow-up on Scalp Reconstruction Using Free Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap, Skin Grafting, and Scalp Expansion
Background:. Immediate coverage of a large area of exposed skull is the first step in reconstructing a major scalp loss. In the 1970s, the free omental flap was used for scalp reconstruction, replacing removal of the external table and skin grafting only. Introduction of flaps and expanders has revo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2024-05-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005794 |