Peculiarities of surgical treatment of scalp soft tissue defects in combat trauma

Abstract

Objective. To improve the results of surgical treatment of soft tissue defects of the scalp in combat trauma. Materials and methods. The study included 9 patients with medium-sized soft tissue defects of the scalp who were treated at the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Restorative Surgery of the National Scientific Centre of Surgery and Transplantation named after A.A. Shalimov in 2022-2024. Results. The use of rotational randomised local flaps to close scalp soft tissue defects has reduced the incidence of postoperative complications, improved the aesthetic outcome of treatment and shortened the rehabilitation period. Conclusions. The use of rotational randomised local flaps is optimal for closing full-layer soft tissue defects of the medium-sized scalp.