Anterolateral thigh fasciocutaneous flap for simultaneous reconstruction of refractory scalp and dural defects. Report of two cases.

Abstract

Infected full-thickness defects of the calvaria including the scalp, cranial bone, and dura mater, are often refractory to treatment and pose a difficult and urgent therapeutic problem for reconstructive surgeons. The authors report two cases in which successful reconstruction was achieved in one stage by using an anterolateral thigh fasciocutaneous flap. The well-vascularized fascia components were used to repair the infected dural defects. The skin flaps were used for coverage reconstruction.