Tracheostoma reconstruction with the supraclavicular artery island flap

Ann Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;74(6):677-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182a9e9bd.

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.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteries
  • Clavicle / blood supply
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Surgical Flaps* / blood supply
  • Surgical Stomas
  • Tracheostomy*