Coverage of a 4(th) Degree Contact Burn of Scalp and Calvarium Using a Fasciocutaneous Transposition Flap: A Case Report.
- Author:
Gun Hyung AHN
1
;
Hong Sil JU
;
Soo A LIM
;
Jin Kyung SONG
;
Seong Yoon LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanil General Hospital, Seoul, Korea. sil9113@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Burn;
Scalp;
Surgical flap;
Skin graft
- MeSH:
Body Surface Area;
Burns*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Necrosis;
Scalp*;
Skin;
Skull*;
Surgical Flaps;
Transplants
- From:Journal of Korean Burn Society
2016;19(2):88-91
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Scalp and calvarium defects are caused by trauma, burn, tumor resection, or congenital diseases. We experienced a few cases of severe electrical burn of scalp and calvarium, but fourth-degree contact burn of scalp and calvarium is a rare case. A 67 years old man was presented with a 25% total body surface area contact burn. A 20 cm×15 cm thick eschar on the patient's scalp was observed. Among various techniques for scalp reconstruction, we planned fasciocutaneous transposition flap with split thickness skin graft for coverage of large defect. Considering aesthetically satisfactory outcome, we designed a fasciocutaneous transposition flap including the hair-bearing areas. We additionally used skin graft for uncovered surrounding areas. There were no flap necrosis, graft loss, or any other surgical complications after the surgical flap and skin graft. At 6-month follow-up, the operation site was stable. The patient satisfied with functional and aesthetical outcomes, so we report this case.
