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Modified Reading Man Flap for Scalp Reconstruction: Report of Six Cases
Andrés Grau-Echevarría1, Daniel Blaya Imbernón1, Malena Finello1
1Department of dermatology, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|August 2, 2025
Summary
A modified Reading man flap offers a new scalp reconstruction method. This technique minimizes tissue sacrifice and tension, improving functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- The Reading man flap is a potential reconstructive option for scalp defects.
- Its application and modification for scalp reconstruction remain underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a modified Reading man flap for scalp reconstruction.
- To evaluate its efficacy in achieving good functional and aesthetic results while minimizing complications.
Main Methods:
- Description of the design and surgical steps of the modified Reading man flap.
- Presentation of six case studies detailing the application of this modified flap.
Main Results:
- The modified flap successfully reconstructed scalp defects in all six cases.
- The technique demonstrated reduced risk of ischemia, good functional outcomes, and satisfactory aesthetic results.
- Minimized sacrifice of healthy tissue and reduced closure tension were observed.
Conclusions:
- The modified Reading man flap is an efficient and effective option for scalp reconstruction.
- This technique offers improved functional and aesthetic results with a lower risk of ischemia.
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