Background: The linear incision and its modifications
are the most commonly used incisionsbecause of being simple
and having good outcome. Linear incisions have the advantage
of easier upward and downward extension.
Layers of the scalp can be arranged as the mnemonic
SCALP: S (Skin), C (Connective tissue), A (Aponeurosis), L
(Loose areolar tissue), and P (Pericranium).
Aim of Study: Is to evaluate thesufficiency of linear scalp
incisions, and its resultant scar.
Patients and Methods: This is a prospective study performed on 43 cases with different pathologies all of them
were operated using linear scalp incision between January
2017 and December 2019 in Neurosurgery Department at
Benha University Hospitals.
Results: Forty three cases were operated using linear scalp
incision in the period from January 2017 to December 2019
at Neurosurgery Department at Benha University Hospitals.
The age of patients in this study ranged from 5 years to 66
years with a mean age of 29 years. The patients in this study
were composed of 24 females and 19 males. The follow-up
period ranged from 6 months to three years.
Conclusion: Linear scalp incision has a very great safety
and efficacy in different types of craniotomies. We found the
disadvantages to be present in few cases and can also occur
in other types of scars that may be worse than linear incisions
and can be minimized by taking care of langers lines and
vascular territories of the scalp and minimizing the use of
artery forceps.