title: Island scalp flap for superior forehead reconstruction.
abstract: An island scalp fasciocutaneous flap, based on the posterior superficial temporal vessels, is described for single-stage reconstruction of full-thickness forehead and scalp defects. The hairline can be precisely determined and tailored to restore symmetry. By removing the hair-bearing dermis of the forehead portion of the flap and placing a full-thickness skin graft, aesthetic reconstitution of the forehead skin is achieved. This flap is especially useful when exposed calvarium limits other techniques.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Borah
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Chick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000601:surgery*; D005546:Forehead / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*