Neurotization of the Frontal Muscle After Scalp Replantation: Case Report

ABSTRACT A case of immediate replantation of an avulsed scalp by microvascular anastomosis is presented. Microvascular replantation of the scalp seems to offer significant social and psychological advantages over secondary reconstructive procedures. The significance of the case presented is the rega...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of reconstructive microsurgery 2002-11, Vol.18 (8), p.677-680
Hauptverfasser:	Aydan Köse, A., Sezgin, Mehmet, Karabag-li, Yakup, Õzyilmaz, Mahmut, Koçman, Emre, Çetin, Cengiz
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anastomosis, Surgical - methods Arteries - surgery Biological and medical sciences Facial Muscles - innervation Facial Muscles - physiology Facial Nerve - physiology Facial Nerve Injuries - surgery Female Humans Medical sciences Microsurgery - methods Nerve Regeneration Replantation - methods Scalp - blood supply Scalp - injuries Scalp - surgery Skin plastic surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Treatment Outcome Veins - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	ABSTRACT A case of immediate replantation of an avulsed scalp by microvascular anastomosis is presented. Microvascular replantation of the scalp seems to offer significant social and psychological advantages over secondary reconstructive procedures. The significance of the case presented is the regaining of the motor neural function of the facial nerve after 38 months.
ISSN:	0743-684X 1098-8947
DOI:	10.1055/s-2002-36499