Scalp defects and their reconstruction in patients at Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, Sialkot

Authors

  • Sarfaraz Ahmad Department of Plastic Surgery, Khawaja Safdar Medical College, Sialkot.
  • Raffad Department of Medicine, Khawaja Safdar Medical College, Sialkot.
  • Natasha Rehman Islamabad Medical and Dental College, Islamabad
  • Zahida Rani Department of Dermatology, Khawaja Safdar Medical College, Sialkot.
  • Atika Malik Department of Medicine, Khawaja Safdar Medical College, Sialkot.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.32.4.2022.2162

Abstract

Background: Scalp defect repair can be done in a number of ways depending on the depth, site and size of the defects.Objective To study the various characteristics of patients presenting with scalp defects at Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, Sialkot and the reconstruction methods used in these patients. Methods: 14 Patients with scalp defects underwent reconstruction with local flaps, skin grafting and primary closure. Results: 10 men and 4 women participated in the study. Wound size varied from large (20-50cms), very large (50-100cm) and extremely large (>100cm). Defects were treated with primary closure, rotation flap, advancement flap and bipedicle flap. Most of the defects in men were traumatic in nature. Conclusion: Strong knowledge of the anatomy of the scalp is required for obtaining successful results.

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Published

2022-12-08

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Sarfaraz Ahmad, Raffad, Natasha Rehman, Zahida Rani, Atika Malik. Scalp defects and their reconstruction in patients at Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, Sialkot. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2022Dec.8 [cited 2026Apr.12];32(4):696-700. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2162

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 4 (2022): October - December

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