The sternocleidomastoid flap

Publication date: June 2019Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 30, Issue 2Author(s): Bhavishya S. Clark, Sona Shah, Tamara Brown ChambersThe sternocleidomastoid muscle has long been used for local reconstruction in the head and neck. It remains an incredibly versatile flap by providing bulk, an area of hairless skin with excellent color match for the face, and opportunity to transpose periosteum or bone for correcting head and neck defects. In this paper, we discuss the anatomy of designing a sternocleidomastoid flap, highlight operative techniques to ensure success and minimize complications, and briefly review its commonly described uses.

Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - June 18, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research