Continuous external tissue expansion for closure of forehead flap donor site Journal Article
| Authors: | Shahzad, F.; Disa, J. J.; Matros, E. |
| Article Title: | Continuous external tissue expansion for closure of forehead flap donor site |
| Abstract: | Continuous external tissue expansion has been shown to be effective in the management of craniofacial wounds resulting from tumor resection, trauma, and wound dehiscence. Forehead flap donor sites are typically managed with secondary intention healing. However, this can create esthetic problems in pigmented skin because of the tendency to form thick scars. Here, the authors describe the use of continuous external tissue expansion for the management of a paramedian forehead flap donor site. A Dermaclose device was used at the time of forehead flap elevation and removed at the pedicle division and inset. Sufficient skin expansion was achieved for primary closure. The final scar was esthetically pleasing. External tissue expansion is ideal for forehead flap donor sites as the second stage of the operation provides an opportunity for expander removal and wound closure. © 2024 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | donor site; forehead flap; continuous external tissue expansion; dermaclose |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Craniofacial Surgery |
| Volume: | 35 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1049-2275 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 2024-05-01 |
| Start Page: | e230 |
| End Page: | e232 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1097/scs.0000000000009979 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 38284888 |
| PMCID: | PMC11284250 |
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| Notes: | Article -- MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) acknowledged in PDF -- MSK corresponding author is Farooq Shahzad -- Source: Scopus |
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