title: The scapular fasciocutaneous flap: a new flap for reconstruction of the posterior neck.
abstract: The axial, myocutaneous and free flaps have made immediate reconstruction of head and neck defects possible. Notwithstanding this remarkable progress, defects of the posterior neck leave the reconstructive surgeon with very little choice. The scapular fasciocutaneous flap is easy to harvest, reliable and versatile, with functional and cosmetic results comparable to free flaps. We describe the anatomy and the technique of this new donor site, along with a case report.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Gopinath
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chandrashekar
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhargava
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery*; D012782:Shoulder; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*