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Detached forehead flap with pus discharge
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On examination, the forehead flap was found to be non adherent to the socket walls [Figures 1 and 2].
Detachment of forehead flap and removal of dirty granulation tissue
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On examination, the forehead flap was found to be non adherent to the socket walls [Figures 1 and 2].
Resuturing of forehead flap to the edges
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After detaching the flap, thorough debridement was carried out and all infected granulations were removed [Figure 3].
Positioning of Foley's balloon and adjustment of proper pressure
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The catheter was passed through the adjoining normal skin and the bulb was positioned in such a way that the inflated bulb produced a gentle compression [Figure 4].
Well-adhered flap with good healing - AP view
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The follow-up showed complete coverage of the socket with a well-adhered flap [Figures 5-7].
Well-adhered flap with good healing
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The follow-up showed complete coverage of the socket with a well-adhered flap [Figures 5-7].
Well-adhered flap with good healing - lateral view
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The follow-up showed complete coverage of the socket with a well-adhered flap [Figures 5-7].