title: Scalp flaps in the treatment of baldness. Long-term results.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Scalp flaps have been used as a treatment for male pattern baldness for many years.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To assess the long-term results of these flaps.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty patients who underwent a total of 31 temporo-parieto-occipital and temporo-parietal flaps 10-20 years ago were reviewed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Consistent maintaining of the initially obtained coverage and a low incidence of complications was demonstrated. Universally, the male pattern baldness progressed, requiring in some patients subsequent procedures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Scalp flaps, when performed properly with anticipation of further hair loss, are an effective treatment of male pattern baldness in the appropriately selected patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University of Miami, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Epstein
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kabaker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors