title: Reconstruction of the scalp, calvarium, and frontal sinus.
abstract: Scalp and cranial deformities are common after trauma or ablative surgery. Local flaps and free flaps may be used in reconstruction of soft tissue defects, and autogenous bone or alloplastic bone substitutes may be used for cranioplasty procedures. Injuries to the frontal sinus, particularly when complicated by leak of cerebrospinal fluid or obstruction of the nasofrontal outflow tract, represent special challenges. Further studies are recommended to improve the multidisciplinary management of these complex, debilitating conditions, in anticipation of enhanced function and cosmesis, reduced donor site morbidity, and improved surgical outcomes.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UAB Medicine, Hoover, AL 35244, USA. sjade@uab.edu
authors: Somsak
authors: S
authors: Sittitavornwong
authors: Anthony B P
authors: AB
authors: Morlandt
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012535:Scalp / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D012886:Skull / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps