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Scalp flaps pedicled with superficial temporal vessel and hair removal for reconstruction of facial skin defects / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery ; (6): 177-180, 2012.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-246874
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the therapeutic effect of scalp flaps pedicled with superficial temporal vessel and hair removal for reconstruction of facial skin defects.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From Jan. 2010 to Dec. 2011, 6 cases with large facial skin defects were treated with scalp flaps pedicled with superficial temporal vessel and hair removal. At the first stage, the skin expanders were implanted subcutaneously at the homolateral side according to the defect size. After the expansion was finished, the expanded flaps pedicled with superficial temporal vessel were used to reconstruct the facial skin defects at the second stage. 2 weeks after operation, hair removal was performed to remove the hair on flaps. 4-6 treatments were needed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Seven flaps in 6 cases were survived completely. The wounds at donor sites were closed directly. The effect of hair removal was reliable. The patients were followed up for 6 months to 1 year. The flap color, texture and thickness had a good match with surrounding skin tissue.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>It is a good option to reconstruct facial skin defects with scalp flaps pedicled with superficial temporal vessel and hair removal.</p>
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Scalp / General Surgery / Surgical Flaps / Transplantation / Plastic Surgery Procedures / Face / Hair Removal Limits: Adolescent / Humans Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery Year: 2012 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Scalp / General Surgery / Surgical Flaps / Transplantation / Plastic Surgery Procedures / Face / Hair Removal Limits: Adolescent / Humans Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery Year: 2012 Type: Article