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Free tissue transfer remains the ideal form of scalp reconstruction, but in patients that have been identified
as having higher morbidity associated with a complex reconstruction, Integra can be an alternative
reconstructive tool. Success with Integra reconstruction largely lies in the appropriate patient selection.

DECLARATIONS
Authors’ contributions
Data collection, analysis, writing of manuscript, editing: Yang S
Data collection, analysis, editing: Wu MS
Design, analysis, writing of manuscript, editing: Pittman AL

Availability of data and materials
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Financial support and sponsorship
None.

Conflicts of interest
All authors declared that there are no conflicts of interest.

Ethical approval and consent to participate
Not applicable.

Consent for publication
Consent was obtained from patients for publication of Figures 6-8.

Copyright
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