Closure of scalp defects by using multiple flaps in a pinwheel design.
A multi-flap design for closure of defects in the inelastic scalp is presented. Two cases are reported, and the advantages of the technique are described. The engineering principle is elaborated and discussed.
D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic