title: Repair of scalp defect using a superficial temporal fascia pedicle VY advancement scalp flap.
abstract: Repair of scalp defects using a superficial temporal fascia pedicle VY advancement scalp flap, which is supplied by superficial temporal vessels, is reported. This method has been used in seven cases of scalp defects, and enables us to provide primary closure of the defects with hair-bearing scalp skin. This method is simple, easy, and reliable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toho University Ohashi Hospital, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8515, Japan. prsoni@m9.dion.ne.jp
authors.forename: Kiyoshi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Onishi
authors.forename: Yu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Maruyama
authors.forename: Akiteru
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hayashi
authors.forename: Kohei
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Inami
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D013699:Temporal Arteries