Prelaminated Supraclavicular Island Flap for Total Ear Reconstruction

Supraclavicular flap reconstruction following total laryngectomy.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Report on the successful use of the supraclavicular flap for reconstruction following total laryngectomy and highlight the utility and versatility of the supraclavicular flap for reconstruction after total laryngectomy. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of a single institution experience. METHODS A single institution database was reviewed to identify patients undergoin...

Supraclavicular artery island flap for reconstruction of complex parotidectomy, lateral skull base, and total auriculectomy defects.

IMPORTANCE There are limited data on the use of the supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) for parotid and lateral skull base (LSB) surgery. This flap can be an important reconstructive tool for these procedures. OBJECTIVE To describe the use of the SCAIF for parotid and LSB surgery and its success, as well as important technique modifications for successful use of the flap in this settin...

Shoulder function following reconstruction with the supraclavicular artery island flap.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) is a pedicled fasciocutaneous flap used for head and neck reconstruction. In recent years, its use has significantly increased as a result of several advantageous characteristics, including pliability, an excellent color and texture match, ability to reconstruct a variety of skin and aerodigestive tract defects, and short harv...

Prelaminated Fascia Lata Free Flap for Oronasal Fistula Reconstruction

Oronasal fistulae are frequently symptomatic due to rhinolalia and regurgitation of solid food and liquids through the palate.1 When asymptomatic, fistulae can be managed with conservative therapies. Local flaps are useful to close small fistulae but cannot be used in bigger ones and cases with bad-quality surrounding tissues. Ideally, a thin double-layer mucosal tissue is required, but there a...

subcutaneous forehead island flap for nasal reconstruction