Reconstruction Of An Extensive Scalp Defect Using Free Radial Forearm Fasciocutanaeous Flap Report of A Case
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Reconstruction of smail and intennediate defects of the skuil have aiready been done with a variety of techniques. However. scalp defects due to trauma. congenitallesions. and resec· tion of neoplasms are often large and can be a technical chailenge. The free flap reconstruction provides a reliable. single stage coverage of these difficult scalp and forehead defects where other methods are unsuitable. AIso. reconstruction of bony and dural
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