Treating cutis verticis gyrata using skin expansion method

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and clinical effect of repairing scalp defect after the excision of cutis verticis gyrata using expanded scalp skin flaps.Metheds 8 patients with cutis verticis gyrata were subjected to scalp skin expander implantation under the skin.After saline injection and scalp expansion for 2～3 months,the cutis verticis gyrata were excised and the expanded scalp flaps were applied to recover the skin defect.Results Flap survival in good hair growth is good,8 Patients receive 5 Months to 3 Years of follow-up,the head of expanded skin flap Contracture did not occur,incision scar is not obvious,skin color,texture and surrounding skin completely.Conclusion Expanding head flap after resection of cutis verticis gyrata wound,design simple,flexible,repairing large area of skin flap after the transfer did not affect head shape.