Scalp and cranial substitution with autotransplanted greater omentum using microvascular anastomosis.
A case is described whereby a large defect of scalp and cranium was successfully covered using autotransplanted greater omentum, revascularized by microsurgical techniques.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous