title: [The supraclavicular flap for reconstruction of the head and neck].
abstract: The complex anatomy of the head and neck region requires the ability to raise a wide spectrum of pedicled and free flaps, to ensure optimal reconstruction of various defects by the reconstructive surgeon. The supraclavicular (island) flap, which has almost been buried in oblivion, provides excellent potential to reconstruct even bigger defects of the head and neck region, while causing minimal donor site morbidity at the same time. Its benefits lie in the reliable skin island and its wide arc of rotation, resulting in excellent cosmetic and functional outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reiter
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Betz
authors.affiliation: Klinik für HNO-Heilkunde und Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Düsseldorf.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Harréus
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Baumeister
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D016609:Neoplasms, Second Primary / Q000601:surgery; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000379:methods; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology