The occipital artery flap for transfer of hair-bearing tissue. Ann Plast Surg 1992 Dec;29(6):491-5
Date
12/01/1992Pubmed ID
1466544DOI
10.1097/00000637-199212000-00003Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027099802 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 12 CitationsAbstract
The posterior scalp is investigated as the donor site for the transfer of hair-bearing tissue based on the occipital artery. The dissection of fresh cadavers was performed and the occipital artery was noted to have three major branches including a vertical, transverse, and descending branch. The vessel connection across the midline allowed transfer of the posterior scalp to the desired recipient site. This vessel provides the possibility of transfer of large areas of hair-bearing tissue to a single stage. The variability of flap design is described as well as the technical considerations for a successful transfer.
Author List
Matloub HS, Yousif NJ, Ye Z, Sanger JRAuthors
Hani S. Matloub MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinJames R. Sanger MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAlopecia
Arteries
Cadaver
Humans
Male
Scalp
Surgical Flaps
Wounds, Gunshot
