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Summary
The axial, myocutaneous and free flaps have made immediate reconstruction of head and neck defects possible. Notwithstanding this remarkable progress, defects of the posterior neck leave the reconstructive surgeon with very little choice. The scapular fasciocutaneous flap is easy to harvest, reliable and versatile, with functional and cosmetic results comparable to free flaps. We describe the anatomy and the technique of this new donor site, along with a case report.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
March 16,
1993
Received:
February 4,
1993
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© 1993 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc.
