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Intravital Longitudinal Imaging of Vascular Dynamics in the Calvarial Bone Marrow

Intravital Longitudinal Imaging of Vascular Dynamics in the Calvarial Bone Marrow

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Scalp and calvarial reconstruction.

Samuel J Lin¹, Matthew M Hanasono, Roman J Skoracki

¹Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

Seminars in Plastic Surgery

|June 23, 2010

Summary

Plastic surgeons can now repair scalp defects using advanced local flaps, tissue expansion, and microsurgical techniques. This review covers anatomy, principles, and options for reconstructing simple to complex scalp defects.

Keywords:

Scalp reconstruction calvarium reconstruction microsurgery scalp anatomy tissue expansion

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Improved understanding of local flap blood supply.
Increased experience with tissue expansion techniques.
Development of microsurgical distant flap transfer.

Purpose of the Study:

Review basic anatomy for scalp reconstruction.
Outline principles and pearls for scalp defect repair.
Provide an overview of reconstructive options for scalp defects.

Main Methods:

Review of anatomical considerations for scalp defects.
Discussion of indications and contraindications for reconstruction.
Overview of various reconstructive surgical techniques.

Main Results:

Enhanced ability of plastic surgeons to repair scalp defects.
Comprehensive review of scalp reconstruction principles.
Detailed examination of reconstructive options.

Conclusions:

Advances in reconstructive surgery have significantly improved scalp defect repair.
A thorough understanding of anatomy and techniques is crucial.
Various reconstructive options exist for diverse scalp defects.