The submental island pedicled flap and supraclavicular artery island flap in a free flap practice

Abstract

Reconstruction of head and neck defects is a delicate endeavor that poses numerous intrinsic and extrinsic challenges, which are currently magnified by rising health care costs and limitations in system resources. Current trends in the United States heavily favor the use of free tissue transfer over locoregional pedicles flaps (LRPF); however, the latter group is often undervalued, offering high utility, practicality, and cost-efficiency whilst providing equivalent results. The submental island flap and supraclavicular artery island flap are two LRPF that should be in the arsenal of the modern reconstructive surgeon.

Keywords

Head and neck reconstruction / free tissue transfer / locoregional pedicled flap / cost efficiency / oral cavity / oropharynx

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