14 citations
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May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Composite flaps are better than muscle-only flaps for long-term skull coverage.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” A super thin DIEP flap can effectively reconstruct scalp defects with good skin coverage and contour.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Staged hair transplantation on free flaps effectively restores hair and improves satisfaction for patients with scalp reconstruction.
January 2011 in “Plastic Surgery” Hair grafts successfully restored a realistic beard and hid scars, satisfying the patient.
6 citations
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July 2013 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Using thigh skin, doctors successfully rebuilt a woman's scalp after removing a large tumor, with no tumor return after 8 months.
13 citations
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September 2014 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Tanshinone IIA helps protect skin tissue from low oxygen damage by boosting certain cell markers.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants onto a scalp reconstruction flap improved appearance successfully.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair grafts can successfully reconstruct a beard on reconstructed jaw skin, improving appearance and patient satisfaction.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Reconstructing lower face gunshot injuries with a fibula and scalp flap is effective and gives good long-term results.
June 2024 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation on a reconstructed scalp can effectively improve hair growth and appearance.
6 citations
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tanshinone IIA helps protect tissue from low oxygen damage by activating certain cell pathways.
February 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
18 citations
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May 2017 in “Head & Neck” Free tissue transfer is highly effective for fixing exposed implants after skull surgery.
2 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap is a good option for scalp reconstruction and hairline restoration with a natural look, despite some risk of necrosis and scarring.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Using titanium mesh and thigh tissue is effective for complex scalp reconstruction.
January 2022 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.
April 2018 in “Deleted Journal” Skin grafts are a common, minimally invasive way to close wounds in dogs, but better methods are still being sought.
Various substances, quitting smoking, and certain topical applications can enhance the survival of skin flaps used in surgery. Oxygen-free radicals play a role in tissue injury, but certain treatments can have beneficial effects.
50 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery” Microsurgical reconstruction effectively covers complex scalp defects but doesn't improve survival for cancer-related cases.
26 citations
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July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” New techniques in scalp reconstruction have improved cosmetic results and reduced complications, especially for large defects.
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.
9 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Submental tissue is good for repairing mouth area skin with minimal scarring and good cosmetic results.
1 citations
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November 2002 in “Neurosurgery Clinics of North America” The article concludes that cranial reconstruction should aim for the best aesthetic result, using various techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
April 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The approach improves scalp surgery results by tailoring techniques to defect size and location.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
Scalp reconstruction uses different methods to restore hair and skin, depending on the defect size.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
8 citations
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June 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Complete removal of scalp tumors is crucial, but malignant cases may recur or metastasize, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and close follow-up.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” The pedicled temporoparietal fascial flap is a reliable and versatile option for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck area.