Supraclavicular Artery Perforator Based Flap in Reconstruction of Neck Soft Tissue Defects: Our Experience

Neck reconstruction is challenging task as it requires achievement of both function and aesthetic form as it is exposed and visible part of body. Various reconstruction modalities like Skin graft to free flap has been described in literature (Achauer and Sood's Burns Surgery, edition 2006). We used Supraclavicular artery perforator based island Flap for resurfacing defect in Five patients. After localization of Supraclavicular artery perforator with hand held Doppler; flap was raised in subfascial plane and inset was given under anesthesia. Out of five patients, there were two males and three females. Three patients had Postburn neck contractures, one had post electrical burn defect, and one had post infective defect over neck region. All flaps survived well without any complications. Supraclavicular artery perforator based island Flap is a reliable soft tissue cover for neck defects from various etiologies.