The levator scapulae muscle flap. A new use.
The design and use of the levator scapulae flap is reviewed. Particular attention is paid to the blood flow. A description is given of how this flap may be employed to repair smaller defects of the mouth and pharynx. It is used in association with split skin. The use of such a technique is compared to musculo-cutaneous flaps, with particular reference to the skin blood flow.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery; D012540:Scapula; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery