Reconstruction of Long Term Neglected, Complicated Scalp and Calvarial Defects with Subdural Abscess Using Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Free Flap: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
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: 107-110, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
There have been few case reports regarding treatment plans for long-term, neglected scalp defects and calvarial defects with subdural abscess. The purpose of this case report is to present our experience with a free latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for scalp and calvarial defects and to discuss flap options in comparison with a literature review.METHODS:
A 60-year-old man who fell down from a four-story-height that resulted in a craniotomy in 1979; he visited our outpatient clinic for a chronic, purulent scalp and calvarial defects with unidentified artificial bone. The artificial bone was removed by a neurosurgeon and reconstructed with a free latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. The deep temporal artery was used as a recipient artery. The postoperative flap status was excellent until the 6th day post-operation when the patient experienced a seizure, and an arterial insufficiency occurred at the flap probably due to an arterial spasm. Emergency exploration with arterial re-anastomosis was performed and the flap status was stabilized.RESULTS:
Complete wound healing was achieved after 3 weeks without infectious and systemic postoperative complications. During the 6 month follow-up period, there were no complications.CONCLUSION:
We suggest the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous free flap as a good treatment option for a chronic, purulent, complicated scalp with calvarial defect, as a well as treatment for an acute traumatic defect.
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Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Arterias
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Cuero Cabelludo
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Convulsiones
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Espasmo
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Arterias Temporales
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Cicatrización de Heridas
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Craneotomía
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Absceso
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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