K-L Bruchhage1, A Leichtle2, B Wollenberg2. 1. Klinik und Poliklink für HNO, UKSH Campus Lübeck, ENT, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Deutschland. Karl-Ludwig.Bruchhage@uksh.de. 2. Klinik und Poliklink für HNO, UKSH Campus Lübeck, ENT, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of defects after extirpation of head and neck cancer is a highly challenging and complex surgical undertaking. Commonly used techniques, e.g., the radial forearm flap, the anterior lateral thigh flap, or flaps harvested from the chest-deltopectoral or pectoralis major-share numerous disadvantages, such as donor-site morbidity, poor color matching for cutaneous reconstruction, and excessive tissue bulk. The use of a supraclavicular artery island flap is a long-forgotten but increasingly popular option for reconstruction in the head and neck area. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the period 03/2013-02/2016, a total of 12 patients were treated with a supraclavicular island flap after surgical resection of carcinoma of the oral cavity, pharynx, parotid, or facial skin. RESULTS: Using examples, reconstruction of the lateral tongue and tongue base following resection of a squamous cell carcinoma, and reconstruction of the parotideal region after total parotidectomy and neck dissection for a skin spinalioma that had infiltrated the parotid are reported. In both patients, the flap healed without problems and led to very good functional and cosmetic outcomes. CONCLUSION: The supraclavicular island flap is a reliable and versatile flap for reconstruction in the head and neck region. Minimal donor-site morbidity, excellent cosmetic properties, and the relative ease of preparation and use compared to other distant flaps render it an excellent reconstructive tool for ENT surgeons.
BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of defects after extirpation of head and neck cancer is a highly challenging and complex surgical undertaking. Commonly used techniques, e.g., the radial forearm flap, the anterior lateral thigh flap, or flaps harvested from the chest-deltopectoral or pectoralis major-share numerous disadvantages, such as donor-site morbidity, poor color matching for cutaneous reconstruction, and excessive tissue bulk. The use of a supraclavicular artery island flap is a long-forgotten but increasingly popular option for reconstruction in the head and neck area. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the period 03/2013-02/2016, a total of 12 patients were treated with a supraclavicular island flap after surgical resection of carcinoma of the oral cavity, pharynx, parotid, or facial skin. RESULTS: Using examples, reconstruction of the lateral tongue and tongue base following resection of a squamous cell carcinoma, and reconstruction of the parotideal region after total parotidectomy and neck dissection for a skin spinalioma that had infiltrated the parotid are reported. In both patients, the flap healed without problems and led to very good functional and cosmetic outcomes. CONCLUSION: The supraclavicular island flap is a reliable and versatile flap for reconstruction in the head and neck region. Minimal donor-site morbidity, excellent cosmetic properties, and the relative ease of preparation and use compared to other distant flaps render it an excellent reconstructive tool for ENT surgeons.
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Glandular and epithelial neoplasms; Head and neck neoplasms; Perforator flaps; Squamous cell carcinoma; Surgical flaps
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