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The trapezius myocutaneous flap.

J T Wathne1, C A Patow

  • 1Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Service, Washington, DC 20307-5001.

Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

The lower vertical trapezius flap is a versatile and reliable option in head and neck reconstruction, offering less morbidity than other methods. This flap provides advantages like a thin pedicle and pliable skin for various defects.

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Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Trapezius myocutaneous flaps are utilized in head and neck reconstruction.
  • The lower vertical trapezius flap is one of three main types.
  • Comparison with pectoralis myocutaneous (PMC) flaps is common.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the versatility and reliability of the lower vertical trapezius flap.
  • To compare the advantages and disadvantages of the trapezius flap versus the PMC flap.
  • To highlight the benefits of the trapezius flap in head and neck reconstructive surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical outcomes and characteristics of trapezius myocutaneous flaps.
  • Comparative analysis of flap features, including pedicle thickness, skin island pliability, hair presence, and donor site morbidity.
  • Assessment of suitability for different types of head and neck defects.

Main Results:

  • The lower vertical trapezius flap demonstrates the highest versatility and reliability among the three trapezius flaps.
  • It offers advantages over the pectoralis myocutaneous flap, including a thinner vascular pedicle, reduced neck bulk, and a more pliable skin island.
  • The trapezius flap generally has less hair and a better-hidden donor scar compared to the PMC flap.

Conclusions:

  • The lower vertical trapezius flap is a highly advantageous option for head and neck reconstruction.
  • Its characteristics make it particularly suitable for oral cavity and oropharyngeal defects.
  • It presents a favorable alternative to the pectoralis myocutaneous flap due to lower morbidity and improved aesthetic outcomes.

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