Scalp Reconstruction Using Integra, an Alternative to Free Tissue Transfer—Case Report

The terms free flap and free tissue transfer are synonymous used to describe the movement of tissue from one site on the body to another. "Free" implies that the tissue, along with its blood supply, is detached from the original location (donor site) and then transferred to another location (recipient site). However, studies are still going on about the different aspects of its success and failure. The present case report is one such step to share our experience. In this case report successful microvascular free tissue transfer was possible With the increase in experience we can expect increased success rate as well. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v40i2.18515 Bangladesh Medical Journal 2011 Vol.40(2): 62-64

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Reconstruction of the anterior skull base with radial forearm free tissue transfer: case series and literature review

Plastic and Aesthetic Research ◽

10.20517/2347-9264.2015.70 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 47

Author(s):

Windy A. Olaya ◽

Lauren T. Daly ◽

Emily G. Clark ◽

Thomas Scholz ◽

Vincent Laurence ◽

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Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Skull Base ◽

Case Series ◽

Free Tissue Transfer ◽

Anterior Skull Base ◽

Tissue Transfer ◽

Transfer Case ◽

Radial Forearm

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Free Tissue Reconstruction of the Scalp

Seminars in Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0039-1678470 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (01) ◽

pp. 067-071 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mofiyinfolu Sokoya ◽

Emily Misch ◽

Aurora Vincent ◽

Weitao Wang ◽

Sameep Kadakia ◽

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Keyword(s):

Free Tissue Transfer ◽

Free Flaps ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Scalp Reconstruction ◽

Tissue Transfer ◽

Scalp Defects ◽

Calvarial Defects ◽

Reconstructive Option ◽

Tissue Reconstruction

AbstractReconstruction of scalp defects can be accomplished by many methods, but larger defects, especially those in which the periosteum is absent or calvarial defects are present, require free tissue transfer. Various methods of scalp reconstruction, as guided by the defect components and size, are presented herein, with a focus on free tissue transfer. Different free flaps for scalp reconstructed are described with a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages. Overall, free tissue transfer for scalp defects provides a reliable, durable, and cosmetically adequate reconstructive option.

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Scalp Reconstruction

Operative Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1093/med/9780190499075.003.0035 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 343-354

Author(s):

Joseph J. Disa ◽

Edward Ray

Keyword(s):

Patient Compliance ◽

Physical Condition ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Free Tissue Transfer ◽

Defect Identification ◽

Scalp Reconstruction ◽

Tissue Transfer ◽

Life Threatening ◽

History Of ◽

Definition Of

The scalp serves both protective and aesthetic functions. Injury or loss of the scalp may lead to desiccation and osteonecrosis of the underlying calvarium as well as potentially life-threatening osteomyelitis and meningitis. Reconstruction of the scalp starts with a systematic approach, beginning with definition of the defect, identification of the reconstructive priorities, and a thorough assessment of the patient’s anatomy and history. Comorbidities, history of radiation or prior reconstruction, physical condition, and patient compliance are important factors to consider as well. Depending on each of these considerations, options available to the reconstructive surgeon include single- and multiple-stage procedures, grafts, local/regional flaps, and free tissue transfer.

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