“…These include local fasciocutaneous flaps, pedicled myocutaneous flaps, pedicled visceral flaps, free flaps, and free fasciocutaneous flaps. 1–16 The ideal reconstruction should be able to be completed in a single stage, have minimal morbidity, be reliable, well vascularized, technically simple, ultimately effective at restoring oral intake and nutrition, and cosmetically acceptable. 1, 17 It has been our experience that the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) myocutaneous flap satisfies all of the above objectives when used in the appropriately selected patient.…”