The island thoracoacromial artery muscle perforator flap.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2011
Abstract
Descriptions of muscle perforator flaps incorporating the same skin territory of almost all known musculocutaneous flaps reflect their versatility. The pectoralis major musculocutaneous flap is a proven "workhorse" flap, especially for head and neck reconstruction. Yet, the corresponding thoracoacromial artery muscle perforator flap has been relatively overlooked, with few clinical experiences reported, presumably because of the highly variable and diminutive perforators emanating from this source vessel. However, in certain circumstances, this can be another alternative as a local muscle perforator flap for the transfer of chest skin to adjacent defects. Two clinical examples using the island thoracoacromial artery perforator flap prove that this can sometimes be a viable option also for head and neck reconstruction.
Volume
66
Issue
2
First Page
168
Last Page
171
ISSN
1536-3708
Published In/Presented At
Hallock G. G. (2011). The island thoracoacromial artery muscle perforator flap. Annals of plastic surgery, 66(2), 168–171. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0b013e3181dc83cd
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
21042182
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article