Scalp Reconstruction Using the Latissimus Dorsi Free Flap: A 12-Year Experience.

Felix StrübingFabian WenzNima EtminanAmir Khosrow BigdeliLaura C SiegwartBenjamin F ThomasFelix VollbachJulian VogelpohlUlrich Kneser Emre Gazyakan

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)

Reconstruction of complex scalp defects using the latissimus dorsi free flap yielded high success rates. Among the potential risk factors, active tobacco use seems to affect the outcome of complex scalp reconstructions.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
risk factors
computed tomography
image quality
human health
risk assessment