Revascularization of the scalp by microsurgical techniques after complete avulsion.
A total scalp replantation was performed after a complete traumatic avulsion of the scalp with skull fracture. Multiple arterial and venous anastomoses were required. Satisfactory healing occurred, and the patient has had a subsequent uneventful cranioplasty to fill a bony defect, with normal scalp healing.
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D012092:Replantation; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014680:Veins / Q000637:transplantation