Coverage of the calvarium with a free parascapular flap.
The reconstructive problems associated with providing durable coverage for full-thickness loss of the scalp are detailed and the options reviewed. Free tissue transfer offers a break-through in these difficult problems. A case of a successful parascapular flap transfer is described, offering an alternative to previously described methods.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps