TY - JOUR
T1 - Scalp reconstruction
AU - Earnest, Lisa M.
AU - Byrne, Patrick J.
PY - 2005/5
Y1 - 2005/5
N2 - The unique properties of the human scalp affect the surgeon's ability to reconstruct defects in this area. The scalp has a rich vascular supply, the ability to withstand wounds of greater tension than other regions, and often has hair that can camouflage resulting scars or asymmetries. Nevertheless, most of the scalp is relatively inelastic and is ideally reconstructed with hair-bearing skin. These properties compromise the ease of effective reconstruction. However, multiple reconstructive options exist. The selection depends on the size and thickness of the defect, its location on the scalp, limiting comorbidities of the patient, and the need for immediate or delayed reconstruction. These options are reviewed in a systematic manner, organized by the factors outlined previously.
AB - The unique properties of the human scalp affect the surgeon's ability to reconstruct defects in this area. The scalp has a rich vascular supply, the ability to withstand wounds of greater tension than other regions, and often has hair that can camouflage resulting scars or asymmetries. Nevertheless, most of the scalp is relatively inelastic and is ideally reconstructed with hair-bearing skin. These properties compromise the ease of effective reconstruction. However, multiple reconstructive options exist. The selection depends on the size and thickness of the defect, its location on the scalp, limiting comorbidities of the patient, and the need for immediate or delayed reconstruction. These options are reviewed in a systematic manner, organized by the factors outlined previously.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.fsc.2004.12.003
DO - 10.1016/j.fsc.2004.12.003
M3 - Review article
C2 - 15817412
AN - SCOPUS:16244413641
VL - 13
SP - 345
EP - 353
JO - Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
JF - Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
SN - 1064-7406
IS - 2
ER -