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Porcine As a Training Module for Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction
Published on: September 29, 2018
Tracheostoma reconstruction with the supraclavicular artery island flap
Michael W Chu1, Joshua M Levy, Paul L Friedlander
1From the *Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY; and †Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
Abstract:
Tracheostoma wounds are complex defects that commonly occur in patients with vessel-depleted necks after cervical lymphadenectomy, who have multiple medical comorbidities, and a history of radiation therapy. The authors report reconstruction of 5 tracheostoma wounds using a pedicled, supraclavicular artery island flap as a reconstructive alternative. There were no flap losses, fistulas or leaks, revisions, or other complications. The supraclavicular artery island flap is a versatile, reliable, and effective option for tracheostoma reconstruction.
