Reconstruction of a secondary scalp defect using the crane principle and a split-thickness skin graft

Reconstruction of a secondary scalp defect using the crane principle and a split-thickness skin graft

Abstract Background Scalp reconstruction is a common challenge for surgeons, and there are many different treatment choices. The “crane principle” is a technique that temporarily transfers a scalp flap to the defect to deposit subcutaneous tissue. The flap is then returned to its original location,...

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Main Authors: Yi Lu, Ke-Chung Chang, Che-Ning Chang, Dun-Hao Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Crane principle
Scalp reconstruction
Local scalp flap
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01056-y

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