Cosmetic aspects of cranial reconstruction.
Cranial reconstruction has evolved to achieve both functional coverage and esthetic appearance. Hair preservation/reconstruction and free flaps have markedly improved the soft tissue esthetic outcome. Restoration of bony contour has been facilitated by advanced craniofacial techniques and three-dimensional alloplast.
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Kenneth
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Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA.
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Chet L
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Wang
Peter T H
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D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012886:Skull / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000295:instrumentation