Supraclavicular Artery Flap for Head and Neck Oncologic Reconstruction : An Emerging Alternative
Joint Authors
Chavan, P.
Patil, Vijayraj S.
Prithvi, B. S.
Shenoy, Ashok
Halkud, Rajshekar
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
Head and Neck oncologic resections often leave complex defects which are challenging to reconstruct.
The need of the hour is a versatile flap which has the advantages of both a regional flap (viz.
reliable and easy to harvest) and a free flap (thin, pliable with good colour match).
In this a study we assessed the usefulness of the supraclavicular artery flap in head and neck oncologic defects.
Materials and Method.
The flap was used as a pedicled fasciocutanous and was based on the transverse supraclavicular artery.
We assessed this reconstructive option for complications as well as its and functional out comes.
Results.
Eleven cases underwent supraclavicular artery flap between 20011-2012 of which 5 were males and 6 females.
Mean defect size was 5 cm × 6 cm.
Nine donor sites were closed primarily and 1 required split skin grafting.
We encountered one complete flap loss which was attributed to a band of constricting skin bridge over the vascular pedicle in a defect involving lateral third of midface.
Two patient developed pharyngeocutaneous fistula (without flap loss) out of 3 patients who underwent augmentation pharyngoplasty post Near total laryngectomy.
Conclusion.
Supra clavicular artery flap is a thin versatile, reliable, easy to harvest, with good cosmetic and functional outcome at both ends (recipient and donor) for reconstructing head and neck oncologic defects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shenoy, Ashok& Patil, Vijayraj S.& Prithvi, B. S.& Chavan, P.& Halkud, Rajshekar. 2013. Supraclavicular Artery Flap for Head and Neck Oncologic Reconstruction : An Emerging Alternative. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shenoy, Ashok…[et al.]. Supraclavicular Artery Flap for Head and Neck Oncologic Reconstruction : An Emerging Alternative. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shenoy, Ashok& Patil, Vijayraj S.& Prithvi, B. S.& Chavan, P.& Halkud, Rajshekar. Supraclavicular Artery Flap for Head and Neck Oncologic Reconstruction : An Emerging Alternative. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488957