Management of complex head wounds involving the temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscles: a case series.

The use of a comprehensive wound assessment tool and appropriate selection of dressing products can aid clinicians in the management of complex wounds. This paper describes the care of two patients presenting with head wounds. The first case is a patient who suffered from a right temporalis flap failure and exposed periosteum after wide excision. The second case explores the management of a sternocleidomastoid abscess that developed during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. The paper outlines how the choice of healing by secondary intention can prevent patients from undergoing additional surgeries where outcomes may not be favourable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]