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Forehead reconstruction.

R J Siegle
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Abstract

Guidelines for forehead reconstruction include maintaining or re-establishing normal boundaries, preserving nerve function, and maximizing scar camouflage. The interrelationships of anatomy, function, and principles of tissue movement which are critical to optimal reconstructive planning will be presented.

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R J Siegle. 1991. Forehead reconstruction.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1991.tb01615.x

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