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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Scalp and Dura Matter Complex Reconstruction Using Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap with Vascularized Fascia

  AUTHORS: Masayuki Okochi, Masanori Momiyama, Masaru Horikiri, Kazuku Ueda

  KEYWORDS: Dural Reconstruction, Vascularized Fascia, Anterolateral Thigh Flap

  JOURNAL NAME: Surgical Science, Vol.7 No.3, March 3, 2016

  ABSTRACT: The reconstruction of large scalp and dural defects is difficult. Anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is now widely used because of its reliable blood supply to the skin paddle. Additionally, ALT can be harvested with a large skin paddle and large, well-vascularized fascia. We have successfully treated eight scalp and dural composite defect cases (five male and three female) using ALT with vascularized fascia. The patients’ mean age was 59.1 ± 20.4 years ranging from 31 to 83 years. The mean dural defect size was 73 ± 21 cm2, ranging from 50 to 120 cm2. There were no postoperative infections, bleeding, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, or meningitis. Further discussion about the usefulness of vascularized fascia may be required and we believe that plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, and neurosurgeons should report on the results of dural reconstruction.