The extended free scapular flap.
The free scapular flap, supplied by a single circumflex scapular vascular pedicle, can be safely extended beyond the midline of the back. The upper back can be a donor for very large and long flaps, ideal for resurfacing large defects.
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Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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