title: Galeal skin island flap in the reconstruction of scalp defects caused by missile injuries.
abstract: The use of the galeal skin island flap pedicled either on the superficial temporal or occipital vessels for coverage of scalp defects following neurosurgical treatment of cranial missile injuries, is presented. This technique was applied in seven consecutive patients. The defect was closed in all patients, however, only in three without complications. Indications, advantages and disadvantages of the treatment described are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Clinics of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Stomatology, University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Stajcić
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Konstantinović
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000098:blood supply; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000473:pathology; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000473:pathology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000098:blood supply; D014857:Warfare; D014945:Wound Healing; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*