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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.

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The posterior scalping flap is a reliable option for reconstructing midface defects, offering excellent cosmetic and functional outcomes with minimal donor site issues. This technique provides suitable skin for facial reconstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Midface defects present reconstructive challenges.
  • The posterior scalping flap is a reconstructive option for cutaneous defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the experience with posterior scalping flaps for midface reconstruction.
  • To evaluate the cosmetic and functional outcomes of this technique.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series review.
  • Involved 5 patients undergoing posterior scalping flap reconstruction.
  • Reconstruction addressed cheek, lip, and nasal wall defects.

Main Results:

  • All 5 patients achieved excellent cosmetic and functional results.

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  • One patient experienced partial-thickness distal flap necrosis.
  • The flap provided suitable skin for reconstruction.

    • Conclusions:

    • The posterior scalping flap is a reliable source for facial reconstruction.
    • It offers appropriate color and texture match.
    • Minimal donor-site morbidity was observed.