Abstract:Data from previous studies have highlighted on the use of transverse cervical artery (TCA) flaps as posterior neck musculocutaneous flaps in reconstructive surgeries. General preference of flap selection relies heavily on the neurovascular supply of the flap in question and even though known, the transverse cervical artery has been shown to vary among populations, therefore affecting its use as a potential flap. Additionally, variant points of origin of the trans-cervical artery have been shown to predispose … Show more
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