title: Reconstruction of coup de sabre deformity (linear localized scleroderma) by using galeal frontalis muscle flap and demineralized bone matrix combination.
abstract: In this clinical report, we are presenting the combination of demineralized bone matrix combined with bilateral galea frontalis flaps. Based on our 6-month results, this seems to be a reasonable combination to accomplish long-lasting restoration of forehead defects related to en coup de sabre linear localized scleroderma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Kirikkale University School of Medicine, Kirikkale, Turkey.
authors.forename: Tarik
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cavusoglu
authors.forename: Ilker
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Yazici
authors.forename: Ibrahim
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vargel
authors.forename: Esen Ibrahim
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Karakaya
mesh_terms: D001857:Bone Matrix / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005546:Forehead / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation; D011859:Radiography; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps