Abstract:BackgroundDefects of the scalp are surgically challenging for several reasons: anatomical convexity limits tissue displacement, resistance to advancement is different at different points on the scalp, and there is also interindividual variation. For many patients, the idea of undergoing an advanced surgery such as a free flap is not preferred. Hence, a simple technique with a favorable outcome is needed. We hereby introduce our new technique: the 1-2-3 scalp advancement rule.
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