Pedicle Temporalis Fascial Flap with Axial Scalp Flap Obviates Need of Free Flap in Extensive Scalp Wound
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Extensive scalp defect with exposed bone is best reconstructed with flaps.
Majority of these wounds are now routinely reconstructed with free flaps in many centers.
Free flaps however require lengthy operative time and may not be available to all patients, where possible less extensive options should thus be encouraged.
A sixty-eight-year-old patient presented to us with a Marjolin’s ulcer on the vertex of the scalp.
After wide local excision a defect of about 17 cm and 12 cm was left.
The defect was successfully covered with a combination of an ipsilateral pedicle temporalis fascial flap and an axial supraorbital scalp flap with good outcome.
In conclusion wide defects of the scalp can be fully covered with a combination of local flaps.
The axial scalp flap and the pedicle temporalis fascial flap where applicable provide an easy and less demanding option in covering such wounds.
These flaps are reliable with good blood supply and have got less donor side morbidity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nangole, F.& Khainga, S. O.. 2017. Pedicle Temporalis Fascial Flap with Axial Scalp Flap Obviates Need of Free Flap in Extensive Scalp Wound. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150200
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nangole, F.& Khainga, S. O.. Pedicle Temporalis Fascial Flap with Axial Scalp Flap Obviates Need of Free Flap in Extensive Scalp Wound. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150200
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nangole, F.& Khainga, S. O.. Pedicle Temporalis Fascial Flap with Axial Scalp Flap Obviates Need of Free Flap in Extensive Scalp Wound. Case Reports in Surgery. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150200
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150200