title: Meshed reversed dermal graft in patients with surgical defects of sole and scalp: technique and long-term results.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Defects of the sole and the scalp require a reconstruction technique that combines a high survival rate in poorly vascularized areas with maximal mechanical strain.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe the technique of the meshed reversed dermal graft for reconstruction and to summarize the postoperative and long-term results.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty-one patients have undergone reconstruction of defects following excision of acral lentiginous melanoma of the sole or squamous cell carcinoma of the sole or scalp. One patient had undergone covering of a perforating ulcer of the foot.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In 19 of the 21 patients the meshed reversed dermal graft survived without complications. Of the patients who had undergone successful reconstruction, 14 patients were reinterviewed: 13 reported on excellent functional and satisfying cosmetic results.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The meshed reversed dermal graft is an appropriate technique for reconstruction of large defects of the sole or scalp because of its high survival rate and excellent long-term functional results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany. K.Querings@gmx.de
authors.forename: Kerstin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Querings
authors.forename: Dieter
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bachter
authors.forename: Bernd-Rüdiger
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Balda
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012535:Scalp; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D016896:Treatment Outcome