The Free Scapular Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction

Overview

Journal Am J Otolaryngol

Specialty Otorhinolaryngology

Date 1990 Sep 1

PMID 2264583

Citations 7

Authors

M J Sullivan

W R Carroll

S R Baker

R Crompton

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Abstract

The free scapular flap is a versatile flap for soft tissue and bony reconstruction of the head and neck. It has a very reliable blood supply and is easy to harvest. In this paper, we present our cumulative experience with the use of five cutaneous flaps and 31 osteocutaneous flaps.

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