Table 3 Mean surface area (cm 2 ) of the scalp defect
From: Reconstruction of scalp defects with the radial forearm free flap
| Total | Latissimus dorsi | Rectus abdominis | Radial forearm | Scapula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mean (± SD) | 211 (163) | 203 (133) | 72 (35) | 24 (−) | |
| Defect Location | |||||
| Frontal | 101 (68) | 180 (0) | 195 (13) | 57 (22) | - |
| Parietal | 113 (63) | 122 (77) | 138 (59) | 93 (4) | - |
| Temporal | 184 (169) | 330 (−) | 540 (−) | 101 (43) | - |
| Temporal-Parietal | 98 (47) | 150 (−) | 123 (38) | 73 (42) | - |
| Occipital | 203 (198) | 300 (213) | 180 (−) | 61 (33) | 24 (−) |
| Cranial Defect | |||||
| None | 111 (74) | 146 (98) | 152 (49) | 79 (35) | 24 (−) |
| Outer Table | 108 (78) | 194 (84) | 175 (35) | 60 (27) | - |
| Craniectomy | 195 (186) | 284 (220) | 255 (196) | 77 (42) | - |
| + Dural Excision | 268 (209) | 392 (210) | 255 (196) | 79 (38) | - |
| Surgical Complications | |||||
| None | 114 (79) | 158 (113) | 164 (46) | 80 (34) | - |
| Intervention Required | 192 (178) | 275 (197) | 234 (176) | 51 (28) | 24 (−) |
| Multiple | 172 (139) | 178 (21) | 268 (183) | 46 (5.7) | 24 (−) |