Aesthetic Restoration of Parotidectomy Contour Deformity Using the Supraclavicular Artery Island Flap

The Supraclavicular Artery Flap: A Versatile Flap for Neck and Orofacial Reconstruction

“…It was a branch of the transverse cervical artery in 91% of anatomic dissections, arising from the suprascapular artery in fewer than 9% of cases (Table 1). [1][2][3][4][5]7,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] Of the 146 anatomic dissections, only 2 (1.4%) were supraclavicular artery anomalies. The distance between the sterno- …”

“…[1][2][3][4][5]7,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] A concise compilation of the surgical landmarks, modifications, uses, common complications, and anomalies of the supraclavicular artery flap has not been performed previously. The use of this flap has not been described previously from sub-Saharan Africa; the author sought to evaluate the suitability of its use in an African population, although no cadaveric supraclavicular artery flap studies have been reported in this population.…”

Free abdominal fat transfer for partial and total parotidectomy defect reconstruction

“…A number of reconstructive techniques have been employed with the objective of restoring facial symmetry and facial contour. Acellular human dermal matrix materials, regional flaps, free fat grafts, and vascularized free tissue transfer have all been employed successfully but have unique limitations. Acellular human dermal matrix has limited bulk for reconstruction of larger defects, carries a potential risk of viral infection, and may be associated with postoperative seroma and sialocele formation .…”

Shoulder function following reconstruction with the supraclavicular artery island flap

“…Such advantageous characteristics have lead to a dramatic increase in both interest and utilization of the flap over the last several years. Multiple large series have reported successful reconstruction of a wide variety of head and neck defects, including: external skin and soft tissue defects of the cheek, auricular region, lower lip, neck and submentum; partial and total pharyngectomy defects; posterolateral skull base defects; postparotidectomy contouring irregularities; and oropharyngeal defects …”