Scapular free flap

Considerations

• • Anatomy

  • Indications

  • Contraindications 

• 2001: The Scapular Osteofasciocutaneous Flap A 12-Year Experience

• 2011: Maxillary Reconstruction With the Scapular Angle Osteomyogenous Free Flap

• 2013: Evolution of complex palatomaxillary reconstructions: the scapular angle osteomuscular free flap

• 2015: Scapular Tip Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction

Preparation

Procedure

Sample operative report

Post-op

Pearls & Pitfalls

High-Yield

Links

• YouTube (1:46) - Parascapular flap

• Vimeo (25:02) - Dr Zeno Chicarilli - OSTEOCUTNAEOUS SCAPULAR FREE FLAP

• Iowa Protocols - Osteocutaneous Scapula Free Flap

• eMedicine - Scapular and Parascapular Free Tissue Transfer

• Microsurgeon.org - The scapular flap