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Frontalis‐based island pedicle flaps for the single‐stage repair of large defects of the forehead and frontal scalp
Author(s) -
Hussain W.,
Hafiji J.,
Salmon P.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.10700.x
Subject(s) - forehead , scalp , medicine , dissection (medical) , surgery , single stage , engineering , aerospace engineering
Summary Background Medium‐ to large‐sized surgical defects of the forehead and frontal scalp provide a challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. Objectives To highlight the utility of a frontalis‐based island pedicle flap (FIPF) for the single‐stage, aesthetic reconstruction of such defects. Methods The design and detailed surgical technique required for a FIPF are described. Results The long‐term results are illustrated. Conclusions FIPFs, despite significant tissue dissection, are readily performed under local anaesthesia and are well tolerated by patients. The FIPF adds to the dermatological surgeon's armamentarium in the reconstruction of large defects of the central forehead and frontal scalp.