Though there are regional and distant approaches for acquired scalp defect reconstruction, use of local flaps always have the advantage of retaining the topography of scalp. As in treatment of any other defect the choice of a local flap in scalp wound coverage is dictated by the location, size, and depth of the defect and by the availability of adjacent tissue for reconstruction. The versatile and adaptable triangular hatchet flap with a partial skin and subcutaneous bridged pedicle has great versatility. When used singularly or in pair to cover small and medium sized defects, utilising both rotation and advancement components for its movement, has the benefit of maintaining cosmetic appearance. Double hatchet flaps are used commonly in an opposing manner so as to convert a circular wound to a ‘S’ shaped suture line. In the current case series, with a description of four representative cases, authors have presented a modification of this double hatchet flap in unopposing configuration instead of an opposing pattern to cover scalp defects when the type and extent of injury affecting the scalp prevents in heaving flaps at 180 degree to each other. Authors opine that this technique adds into the ever expanding armamentarium of reconstructive surgeon and can be made use of in the aforementioned conditions wherein the standard pattern cannot be employed to cover moderate sized scalp defects.
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