Microvascular transplantation of expanded free scalp flaps between identical twins.
Long-term follow-up of a previous free scalp transplant between identical twins is provided. A recent third transplant between these twins is presented in which donor flap expansion is used prior to transplantation, and the postoperative use of medicinal leeches is discussed.
Valauri
F A
FA
Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University-Bellevue Medical Center, N.Y.
Buncke
H J
HJ
Alpert
B S
BS
Lineaweaver
W C
WC
Argenta
L C
LC
D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012535:Scalp / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014427:Twins; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic