Scalp flaps in the treatment of baldness. Long-term results.
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.
Epstein
J S
JS
Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University of Miami, Florida, USA.
Kabaker
S S
SS
D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors