The cutaneous scapular free flap in head and neck reconstruction.
Successful surgical reconstruction of complicated soft-tissue defects of the head and neck region has been greatly enhanced by free-revascularized tissue transfers. The scapular free flap has become a favored reconstructive option in our department and has been reported previously for one-stage mandibular reconstruction. This flap can also be transferred as a cutaneous free flap. We present our clinical experience with the fasciocutaneous scapular free flap and review the anatomy, surgical technique, and utility of this versatile flap.
Sullivan
M J
MJ
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
Carroll
W R
WR
Baker
S R
SR
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*