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Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (대한두개안면성형외과학회)
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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

  • Jung Kwon An (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Seong Oh Park (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lan Sook Chang (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Youn Hwan Kim (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kyunghyun Min (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2023.03.24
  • Accepted : 2023.06.20
  • Published : 2023.06.20
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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.

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