20 citations
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February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”
Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
Using cheek skin and cartilage grafts for nose reconstruction after skin cancer surgery can maintain shape and function but may require multiple surgeries and hair removal in men.
17 citations
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May 2013 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America”
The document concludes that careful surgical methods and choosing the right materials are key for successful scalp, skull, and frontal sinus reconstruction.