Scalp Reconstruction Techniques in Children With a Focus on Tissue Expansion

This study evaluates the efficacy of various scalp reconstruction techniques in pediatric patients, with a focus on tissue expansion. We retrospectively analyzed 26 cases of scalp defects in children treated at our institution. The most common causes were burn injuries (65.4%), followed by road traffic accidents (19.2%). Tissue expansion was the primary reconstruction method, with satisfactory outcomes in most cases. Complications were observed in 23% of cases, predominantly related to the expansion process. Our results suggest that tissue expansion is a reliable method for pediatric scalp reconstruction, offering good esthetic results with manageable complications.