Galeal/Periosteal Rotation Flaps: A Novel Technique for Covering Exposed Forehead Bone

Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers: NCCN Guidelines Updates Based on Risk Status

“…The case of an 80-year-old woman with locally advanced BCC of the left upper eyelid and forehead was presented. 4 Both CT and MRI did not reveal any evidence of bony or orbital invasion. Dr. Bordeaux performed Mohs micrographic surgery, which resulted in a defect with exposed bone of the forehead; he used a galeal/periosteal flap to cover the bone before placing a full-thickness skin graft.…”

Repair of a Large, Full-Thickness Scalp Defect with Exposed Bone Using a Thin Transposition Flap

“…Immediate skin grafting was not an option because of the presence of exposed bone. Methods of improving graft survival include placing the skin graft on a galeal or periosteal flap or dermal substitute after burring or drilling of the bony outer table to expose the diploic space . These procedures may necessitate multiple surgeries and include the risk of postoperative seroma or hematoma formation, pneumocephalus, and infection.…”