September 2026 in “Surgical Neurology International” This case report describes a 28-year-old male who developed a subpericranial abscess, an unusual complication of subpericranial hematoma, potentially related to microneedling procedures, highlighting a risk of infection even without open wounds.
September 2016 in “Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases” This case study reports that chronic skull base osteomyelitis should be considered a serious complication in patients with a history of cranial trauma or scalp procedures, despite its rarity.
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December 2021 in “Daehan hwa'sang haghoeji” This article reviews the use of a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for treating chronic osteomyelitis of cranial bones following high-voltage electrical burn injuries on the scalp, but reports no new results.
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May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study found that muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage were associated with serious complications, suggesting that composite or thicker muscle flaps may reduce these risks.
May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study found that serious complications were more likely after using muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage compared to composite flaps.
