The free scapular flap for head and neck reconstruction.
The free scapular flap is a versatile flap for soft tissue and bony reconstruction of the head and neck. It has a very reliable blood supply and is easy to harvest. In this paper, we present our cumulative experience with the use of five cutaneous flaps and 31 osteocutaneous flaps.
Sullivan
M J
MJ
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109.
Carroll
W R
WR
Baker
S R
SR
Crompton
R
R
Smith-Wheelock
M
M
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000601:surgery; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D012540:Scapula; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps