Transverse cervical artery perforator propeller flap for reconstruction of supraclavicular defects

Abstract

Propeller perforator flaps supplied by branches from the transverse cervical artery allow transport of skin from the back region to supraclavicular defects. This article describes a soft tissue defect following resection of melanoma metastasis that was successfully reconstructed using a propeller flap based on a perforator originating from the anterior part of the cranial trapezius muscle. This technique should be considered as an alternative to commonly used muscle or myocutanous flaps in selected cases.