Trapezius myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of a large scalp defect following the excision of postburn scar carcinoma (Marjolin's ulcer).
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.
Darzi
M A
MA
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.
Iqbal
S
S
Chowdri
N A
NA
Hafiz
A
A
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