Application of Halo-vest head ring in replantation of total scalp avulsion.

Author: Lin JIAN ; Wu LIZHI ; Guo YUHUA ; Zhang TIANHAO ; Gu SHILIN ; Wang CHENG ; Chen ZHONGYI ; Chen HAIXIAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Anastomosis, Surgical; methods; Bandages; Graft Survival; Humans; Lacerations; surgery; Necrosis; etiology; Prostheses and Implants; Replantation; methods; Scalp; injuries; pathology; surgery; Skin Transplantation; methods; Surgical Flaps
From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015;31(6):403-406
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the clinical effect of Halo-vest head ring in the treatment of replantation of total scalp avulsion.
METHODSWe treated 11 cases of total scalp avulsion with the anastomosis of arteriovenous vessels and Halo-vest head ring from December 2006 to February 2015.
RESULTSOne patient's replanted scalp got necrosis because of serious contusion which was healed without hair growth after free skin graft and dressing. All the scalp flaps in the other 10 patients survived. After 3-96 months follow-up, the wound completely healed, the scalp and hair grew well with satisfactory appearance.
CONCLUSIONSThe use of Halo-vest head ring for replantation of total scalp avulsion can effectively improve the survival rate and survival area.