Microvascular free-flap reconstruction of a large defect of the scalp. Experience in a community hospital

Journal Article · Thu Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Connecticut Medicine; (USA)

OSTI ID:6919835

Singer, J B; Gulin, S P; Needham, C W

The authors present a patient who had postradiation necrosis of the skull and scalp measuring over 300 cm square which was reconstructed with a free latissimus dorsi muscle flap with overlying skin grafts. The procedure was performed in a community hospital with a team comprising two plastic surgeons and a neurosurgeon, with backup from physicians assistants and nursing staff. The successful outcome of this procedure was a direct result of the concerted effort of the surgical team. We believe that microvascular free-flap reconstruction, although a complicated procedure, can be performed at the community hospital as long as appropriate measures for the care of the patient are planned and carried out.

• OSTI ID: 6919835
• Journal Information: Connecticut Medicine; (USA), Journal Name: Connecticut Medicine; (USA) Vol. 54:2; ISSN 0010-6178; ISSN CNMEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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560151* -- Radiation Effects on Animals-- Man
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
BODY
GRAFTS
INJURIES
MEDICINE
NECROSIS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
SIDE EFFECTS
SKELETON
SKIN
SKULL
THERAPY
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