Microvascular transplantation of expanded free scalp flaps between identical twins

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990 Mar;85(3):432-6. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199003000-00018.

Abstract

Long-term follow-up of a previous free scalp transplant between identical twins is provided. A recent third transplant between these twins is presented in which donor flap expansion is used prior to transplantation, and the postoperative use of medicinal leeches is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Scalp / transplantation*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Twins*
  • Twins, Monozygotic*