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  • Title: The trapezius musculocutaneous flap in head and neck reconstruction: potential pitfalls.
    Author: Nichter LS, Morgan RF, Harman DM, Horowitz J, Edlich RF.
    Journal: Head Neck Surg; 1984 Dec; 7(2):129-34. PubMed ID: 6392206.
    Abstract:
    Defects resulting from bulky tumor resection of the head and neck region represent a reconstructive challenge. The trapezius musculocutaneous paddle flap based on the transverse cervical vessels is a useful tool for the reconstructive surgeon. Failure to recognize the variable anatomy is discussed in relation to other musculocutaneous flaps used for the purpose of head and neck reconstruction. The trapezius muscle has a variably located vasculature and diverse nomenclature. The knowledge of the variance of its anatomical vasculature is essential in the successful use of the trapezius musculocutaneous flap.
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