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Table 4 Specific data of each method of reconstruction

From: Can we put a simplified algorithm for reconstruction of large scalp defects following tumor resection?

 

Skin grafts

Local flaps

Pedicled flaps

Free flaps

Age (year):

    

   Mean (range)

74.5 (72-77)

56.71 (45-65)

59.29 (47-70)

52 (45-60)

Defect size (cm):

    

   Mean (range)

146.67 (120-180)

75 (60-90)

144.58 (105-185)

177 (160-190)

Operative time (minutes):

    

   Mean (range)

21 (15-25)

34.29 (30-40)

72.2 (64-84)

162 (120-180)

Hospital stay (days):

    

   Mean (range)

3.67 (3-4)

5.86 (5-7)

7.96 (6-11)

11.4 (9-14)

Major complications:

0

0

6

5

Minor complications:

3

3

5

2