title: [Repair of cranial defect using a revascularized free composite rib-anterior serratus myocutaneous flap--report of 4 cases].
abstract: From June 1983 to November 1988, 4 cases of traumatic cranial defect (8 x 8 cm2 to 10 x 15 cm2) were repaired by the use of free revascularized rib (2-5) -musculocutanous grafts. After 2-3 years follow up, the results were satisfactory. Operative procedures were described in detail. Typical cases and several attentions during operation were introduced. Because the ribs offer physiological curve as like the skull and can be easily grafted, this shows a new way for cranioplasty.
authors.affiliation: Traumatology Department of Affilliated Hospital of North China Coalmine Medical College.
authors.forename: Z L
authors.initials: ZL
authors.lastname: Tao
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012272:Ribs; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps