The supraclavicular artery flap (SCF) is a highly vascularized fasciocutaneous flap overlying
the shoulder. The flap was first described in 1979 by Lamberty but did not gain popularity …

Background Supraclavicular flap (SCF) repair is widely reported in head and neck surgery in
select patients and defects. The authors' objective is to present our series of 30 patients who …

Over the last 20 years, free flaps have represented the gold standard for moderate to large
head and neck reconstruction. However, regional flaps continue to evolve and still play an …

Nowadays, the transposition of microvascular free flaps is the most popular method for
management of head and neck defects. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for …

In head and neck oncologic surgery a reconstructive phase is often required and pedicled
flaps are still a viable option, though they may need a pedicle division performed at a later …

Since its first description in 1997, the supraclavicular island flap (SIF) has emerged as a
respected technique for the reconstruction of defects mainly located in the head and neck …

Purpose Gold-standard for defect reconstruction in the head and neck region is the radial
free forearm flap (RFFF). The supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) gained popularity …

The supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) is a thin and pliable pedicled flap that is easy
and quick to harvest. Thanks to its particular features and high reliability, it is best indicated …

The aim of this study was to investigate the oncological outcomes in patients affected by oral
carcinoma treated with radical compartmental surgery followed by microvascular flap …

Background: The pedicled supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) for reconstruction of the
head and neck has been shown to be a pliable alternative to established pedicled flaps …