Trapezius myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of a large scalp defect following the excision of postburn scar carcinoma (Marjolin's ulcer)

M A Darzi; S Iqbal; N A Chowdri; A Hafiz

doi:10.1016/0305-4179(92)90047-x

Trapezius myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of a large scalp defect following the excision of postburn scar carcinoma (Marjolin's ulcer)

Burns. 1992 Oct;18(5):429-31. doi: 10.1016/0305-4179(92)90047-x.

Authors

M A Darzi¹, S Iqbal, N A Chowdri, A Hafiz

Affiliation

¹ Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.

PMID: 1445637
DOI: 10.1016/0305-4179(92)90047-x

Abstract

The successful use of a trapezius myocutaneous flap to cover a large scalp defect resulting from the excision of a postburn Marjolin's ulcer is described. The exposed dura was covered with a good functional and cosmetic result.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Burns / complications*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
Cicatrix / surgery*
Female
Humans
Necrosis
Recurrence
Scalp / injuries*
Scalp / surgery*
Skin Neoplasms / surgery*
Surgical Flaps