16 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This case report highlights the successful use of the Bardach modification of the curved tripod flap for repairing cicatricial pressure alopecia, offering a natural appearance and effective tension distribution in scalp reconstruction.
June 2024 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” 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.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” This case report describes a patient with post-combustion alopecia and severe psychiatric issues who experienced significant quality of life improvements and social reintegration following follicular unit extraction.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “PubMed” This case report describes a 43-year-old woman with scarring burn alopecia treated with tissue expansion and local flap reconstruction, who experienced reversible acute hair loss (Telogen Effluvium) after the procedure.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” In this case study, a 35-year-old male with severe burn-related scalp injuries underwent successful reconstruction through tissue expansion, skin grafts, and multiple hair transplant sessions, resulting in satisfactory aesthetic and functional recovery.
5 citations
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February 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This case report introduces a novel instance of long-term cutaneous neoplastic degeneration following artificial hair implantation, a previously unreported complication in such procedures.
June 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This case report describes a 10-year multidisciplinary treatment of a transgender woman in Slovenia, reporting a successful medical and social transition with stable emotional health, abstinence from alcohol, and no regrets following her transition.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Medicine” This case report describes the occurrence of a very rare disease, MTPC, in the elbow of a man who does not match the typical etiology, highlighting its academic significance.
25 citations
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March 2008 in “Surgical Neurology” This case study describes successful treatment of a left temporal scalp arteriovenous malformation through a multidisciplinary approach combining endovascular embolization and surgical excision, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
8 citations
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June 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that complete surgical resection and multidisciplinary management were crucial for treating proliferating trichilemmal tumors, though malignant cases showed recurrence and mortality risks.
18 citations
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March 2003 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case report details the immunohistochemical study of cytokeratins in a trichofolliculoma, providing insights but no new clinical findings.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report describes a new approach in which staged follicular unit extraction hair transplantation onto a free flap successfully addressed severe alopecia following scalp reconstruction, providing high patient satisfaction and expanding options for post-oncologic alopecia management.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry” This study found that using retroauricular full-thickness skin grafts in vestibuloplasty contributed to successful cosmetic and functional outcomes in dental implant rehabilitation for patients with mandibular gunshot injuries.
5 citations
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April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration in various conditions, enhancing aesthetic outcomes, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Journal of Coloproctology” This case report discusses the use of the Kono-S anastomosis technique in a patient with Crohn’s disease, suggesting it may offer benefits in reducing recurrence and preserving anastomosis dimensions, though further trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
10 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes how a combined nude and hair-bearing full-thickness skin graft was used after micrographic surgery to achieve a cosmetically satisfactory reconstruction of a large eyebrow defect.
6 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report describes a successful eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle micrografts in a patient with dormant keratosis pilaris atrophicans, demonstrating potential for this technique in similar conditions.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This case study reports successful hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts to camouflage a free osteocutaneous mandibular flap reconstruction, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this case report, successful scalp reconstruction was achieved for a 67-year-old man using a super thin DIEP flap, a technique adapted from breast reconstruction that shows promise in head and neck surgeries for improving wound contour and skin coverage.
July 2026 in “Preprints.org” In this case study, a comprehensive reconstruction approach using autologous fat grafting, follicular unit excision hair transplantation, and scalp micropigmentation led to significant aesthetic and psychosocial improvements in a male patient with severe facial and scalp burn injuries.
January 2022 in “International Microsurgery Journal” In this case report, the authors described how a 27-year-old male developed scarring and penile shortening after a previous lengthening procedure, which was successfully repaired using a pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap combined with a novel hybrid technique.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a dual transposition flap technique for closing large scalp defects post-Mohs surgery, achieving minimal alopecia and scar visibility, though it is based on a single patient.
May 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” This case study describes a successful reconstructive treatment for a patient with a frontoparietal giant congenital melanocytic nevus, achieved through collaboration between plastic and hair restoration surgeons.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” 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.
March 2026 in “Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences” This study evaluated 23 cases of MRKH syndrome undergoing neo-vaginal reconstruction using islanded pudendal thigh flaps, finding a 100% flap survival and patency rate, along with satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes despite minor issues like hair growth in some patients.
January 2023 in “Medicines” This study reported that using micronized-gingival connective tissues appeared safe and showed initial efficacy for reconstructing peri-implant soft tissues, suggesting potential as an alternative to traditional grafting methods.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “PubMed” This study found that both Billroth-I and Billroth-II reconstruction methods have similar effects on the mid- and long-term quality of life for patients after radical distal gastric cancer surgery.
17 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This case report highlights the occurrence of radiation-induced alopecia in a patient undergoing radiotherapy for oropharyngeal carcinoma, emphasizing awareness of this potential side effect.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery” This case report of a 60-year-old male patient diagnosed with trichilemmal carcinoma, initially mistaken for a sebaceous cyst, highlights the importance of careful evaluation of atypical swellings for correct diagnosis and treatment.
January 2011 in “Plastic Surgery” Hair grafts successfully restored a realistic beard and hid scars, satisfying the patient.