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Integra Scalp Reconstruction: Addressing a Full-Thickness Scalp Defect with Exposed Calvarium Along Vertex in an Elderly Immunocompromised Patient

Cheryl Yu, MD1; Derek Sheen, MD2; Katherine M. Yu, MD1; Alyssa N. Calder, MD1; Christopher J. Kandl, MD1; Thomas Lee, MD, FACS1
1Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
2University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

1. Introduction

2. Surgical Approach and Wound Preparation

  1. Scrape Away Granulation Tissue
  2. Clean Skin Edges
  3. Drill Exposed Bone to Reduce Bacterial Biofilm and to Deepen Resection Margin
  4. Measure Wound Dimensions

3. Application of Integra Bilayer Wound Matrix

  1. Suture the Integra Graft and Ensure it is in Full Contact with the Underlying Bone

4. Secure Matrix with Bolster