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| Defect size | Primary closure (n=22) | Local flap (n=59) | Skin graft (n=76) | Pedicle flap (n=9) | Free flap (n=7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Medium | 4 | 55 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| Large | 0 | 1 | 32 | 6 | 1 |
| Extra large | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Total scalp | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
