Intra-operative scalp expansion for wound closure without tension in craniosynostosis operation--technical innovation.
Primary scalp wound closure using intra-operative scalp expansion in a craniosynostosis operation is described. Since this method enables easy scalp expansion, it is considered to be a useful adjunctive technique which should be taken into account when closing scalp wounds in craniosynostosis surgery, where the risk exists of cranial expansion-induced compression and deformity of the remodelled bone flaps after bone fixation.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toho University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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Maruyama
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Seiki
D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011312:Pressure; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D015626:Tissue Expansion