Propeller Flaps in the Head and Neck

This article describes the main propeller flaps for one-stage reconstruction in the head–neck region (facial artery perforator, supratrochlear artery axial perforator, deep lingual artery axial perforator, and anterior supraclavicular artery perforator flaps), their indications, and possible complications. Aesthetic and functional results of propeller flaps in the head and neck region are very good and the complication rate is low, but due to their surgical complexity and the availability of many simpler local flaps, they are indicated only in select cases where local flaps are unavailable or would require multiple staged procedures to complete the construction. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - September 21, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Cordova, Adriana D'Arpa, Salvatore Rosatti, Fernando Nichelini, Marta D'Antonio, Giovanni Maria Giordano, Salvatore Toia, Francesca Tags: Review Article Source Type: research