The Pericranial Flap as a Salvage Procedure in Pediatric Neurosurgical Complications.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Reem A KaramiAmir E Ibrahim

Abstract

The pericranium is a vascularized structure that can be used for the treatment of complex scalp and skull defects. It is also utilized as a prophylactic measure to prevent wound complications in high-risk patients. In this study, we looked at the use of the pericranial flap in pediatric patients. A retrospective chart review was done in the American University of Beirut Medical Center from February 2010 to 2020. Ten pediatric patients were identified who required either prophylactic pericranial flap (n  =  3) or for treatment of a chronic draining sinus (n =  7). Patients were followed up for an average of 23 days. There were no cases of infection, hematoma, seroma, or meningitis. Only 1 case developed dehiscence of the skin. It was managed conservatively and healed within 2 weeks. The pericranial flap is a workhorse flap for scalp and skull reconstruction, with no donor site morbidity and thus should always be considered.

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