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1Kaiser Permanente, SC, USA; 10800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505, USA.
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
|November 28, 2016
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The scalp presents many challenges to the reconstructive surgeon given its visible nature and the various considerations that must be given for optimal reconstruction. In this article, we review the anatomy of the scalp, the various options for reconstruction, and important considerations for improving the chances of optimal reconstruction of scalp defects.
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