Reconstruction of a temporal scalp defect without ipsilateral donor vessel possibilities using a local transposition flap and a latissimus dorsi free flap anastomosed to the contralateral side: a case report
- Author:
Jung Kwon AN
1
;
Seong Oh PARK
;
Lan Sook CHANG
;
Youn Hwan KIM
;
Kyunghyun MIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery 2023;24(3):129-132
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Scalp defects necessitate diverse approaches for successful reconstruction, taking into account factors such as defect size, surrounding tissue, and recipient vessel quality. This case report presents a challenging scenario involving a temporal scalp defect where ipsilateral recipient vessels were unavailable. The defect was effectively reconstructed utilizing a transposition flap and a latissimus dorsi free flap, which was anastomosed to the contralateral recipient vessels. Our report underscores the successful reconstruction of a scalp defect in the absence of ipsilateral recipient vessels, emphasizing the importance of employing appropriate surgical interventions without necessitating vessel grafts.
