A Staged Approach for Complex Scalp Defects Using Titanium Mesh and Anterolateral Thigh Flaps: Two Case Reports

    August 2023 in “ International Journal of Surgery Case Reports ”
    Daniel O. Otieno, Nelson Oduor Ouma, Janan Hania Malik, Ferdinand Nang'ole
    Studysummary In this study, free flaps, specifically the ALT-free tissue transfer, were found to be safe and reliable for reconstructing large scalp defects requiring both scalp and skull repairs, with consistent results observed in clinical applications.
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