title: Reconstruction of scalp and forehead defects.
abstract: Reconstruction of scalp and forehead defects is a complex field with a broad variety of reconstructive options. The thought process and techniques used for reconstruction of scalp and forehead defects are the subject of this article.
authors.affiliation: Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6035, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
authors.forename: Iris A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Seitz
authors.forename: Lawrence J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Gottlieb
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005546:Forehead / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery*