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Ding Y, Huang X, Wang Y, Jin R, Sun D, Yang J, Lu L, Luo X. Reconstruction of Facial Multiunit Defects Using Expanded Scalp Flap with Laser Depilation in a Group of Predominantly Pediatric Patients. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022; 24:352-356. [PMID: 35687387 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2021.0279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: The cervical or thoracic region is currently the main donor site for repair of facial multiunit defects (FMUDs); however, its extensive clinical utilization encompasses the need for flap prefabrication and microsurgical techniques. Objective: To illuminate the feasibility of treating FMUD with expanded scalp flaps and laser depilation. Methods: From 2016 to 2020, 17 patients with facial giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN) underwent scalp expansion for FMUD reconstruction. A three-stage surgical treatment plan was attempted and laser depilation was scheduled during the expansion period and postrepair surgeries. Results: All the flaps survived successfully and were able to cover the entire facial defect. The average three-stage treatment time was 4.5 ± 1.3 months. The defect sites included the forehead, nose, cheek, temporal, and eye areas. The maximum defect area was 9 × 30 cm. The average number of laser treatments was 4.6 ± 2.9 times. The average treatment period was 26.8 months. Sixteen patients (94.1%) reported satisfactory outcome. Conclusion: Expanded scalp flap combined with laser depilation is feasible for FMUD repair and warrants further investigation. Clinical Trail Registration Information: Translational Medicine Ethics Review Committee, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine (SH9H-2021-T144-3).
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Affiliation(s)
- Yi Ding
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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