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Published on: January 28, 2020
Application of Combined SCIP and Free Fibula Flaps for Reconstruction of a Massive Composite Oromandibular Defect: A
K Pavan Venkateswar1, Anchit Kumar1, Kripa Shankar Mishra1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
Resection of advanced oral malignancies often leads to extensive composite tissue defects, which may involve skin, oral mucosa, mandible, and a significant amount of soft tissue. While the free fibula flap remains the primary choice of reconstruction, there are instances where a second flap is necessary for coverage. In such cases, the anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is commonly employed as a second free flap. We recently utilized a superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap in combination with the free fibula flap to reconstruct a large oromandibular defect. This report emphasizes the significance of the SCIP flap and the benefits of combining free flaps, supported by relevant literature.
