50 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery”
This study concluded that microsurgical reconstruction is a reliable method to achieve stable coverage of large, complex scalp defects, although cancer control rates were poor.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery”
In this case report, the authors found that hair transplantation on a free microvascular flap may be a viable and effective option for achieving good aesthetic outcomes when treating residual alopecia following reconstruction of large scalp defects.
In this case report, a 44-year-old woman underwent a successful hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction on a myocutaneous free flap, resulting in an 80 to 85% hair survival rate after 12 months and significant improvement in external alopecia aesthetics.
66 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Surgical Oncology”
This review discusses current techniques for scalp reconstruction following oncologic surgery and reports no new clinical outcomes, emphasizing the importance of tailored approaches for satisfactory closure.