Subscapular system of flaps: An 8‐year experience with 105 patients
Gibber MJ, Clain JB, Jacobson AS, Buchbinder D, Scherl S, Zevallos JP, Mehra S, Urken ML. Subscapular system of flaps: An 8‐year experience with 105 patients. Head & Neck 2014, 37: 1200-1206. PMID: 24800735, DOI: 10.1002/hed.23738.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubscapular systemFree flapRetrospective medical chart reviewExtensive surgical defectsMedical chart reviewOverall success rateDonor siteSoft tissue componentSoft tissue elementsLarge muscle flapsChart reviewEarly mobilizationAlternative donor siteMuscle flapAdvanced agePatientsNeck reconstructionSurgical defectsVital structuresFirst choiceMaxillary defectsFlapMandibular defectsSuccess rate