Summary
Traditional methods of reconstruction of the hair-bearing scalp can provide incorrect
directional hair growth and may require secondary procedures to complete. We present
a case of reconstruction of the anterior hairline after tumour resection in an infant.
Lessons learned from the case have led to a novel method for a single stage reconstruction
of the anterior hairline using pedicled superficial artery flaps.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 05, 2012
Accepted:
March 5,
2012
Received:
February 22,
2012
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Copyright
© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
