External tissue expansion to salvage failed scalp and forehead reconstruction: a case report

Abstract

The reconstruction of forehead and scalp defects is a difficult task. Common reconstructive methods are associated with multiple complications and may fail, requiring a difficult second surgery. We present the use of external tissue expansion as a method to achieve effective closure of a failed scalp and forehead reconstruction.

Keywords:

• Tissue expansion
• scalp reconstruction
• cranial reconstruction
• salvage reconstruction
• salvage

Author contributions

PYWC, EPat, EPau, and AS contributed to conceptualization, data curation, formal analysis, investigation, drafting and reviewing of the manuscript.

Disclosure statement

AS is a paid consultant for Integra LifeSciences. This is not financially relevant to the content of this manuscript. The remaining authors have no conflict of interest.