title: Trapezius myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of a large scalp defect following the excision of postburn scar carcinoma (Marjolin's ulcer).
abstract: The successful use of a trapezius myocutaneous flap to cover a large scalp defect resulting from the excision of a postburn Marjolin's ulcer is described. The exposed dura was covered with a good functional and cosmetic result.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Darzi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Iqbal
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Chowdri
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hafiz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D012008:Recurrence; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps