Uses of the Trapezius and Sternomastoid Myocutaneous Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction

Overview

Journal Plast Reconstr Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 1979 Jan 1

PMID 372987

Citations 5

Authors

J B McCraw

W P Magee Jr

H Kalwaic

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Abstract

Both of these myocutaneous flaps can supplant forehead and deltopectoral flaps, in certain indications. They are additional arterialized flaps for the armamentarium of the reconstructive surgeon, and can be useful in many repairs in the head and neck region.

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