scholarly journals A study of the use of the supraclavicular artery flap for resurfacing of head, neck, and upper torso defects

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (01) ◽  
pp. 004-012
Author(s):  
Parag Telang ◽  
Mukund Jagannathan ◽  
Maksud Devale
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Free Flaps ◽  
Acceptable Result ◽  
Operative Morbidity ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Texture Match ◽  
Burn Contractures ◽  
Head Neck ◽  
Tissue Defects

ABSTRACTThe head and neck region is an aesthetically demanding area to resurface because of its high visibility. Tissue defects in this area often require distant flaps or free flaps to achieve an aesthetically acceptable result. The use of the Supraclavicular artery flap represents an extremely versatile and useful option for the resurfacing of head, neck and upper torso defects. Furthermore, islanding the flap gives it a wide arc of rotation and the color and texture match is superior to that of free flaps harvested from distant sites. In our study, we used the flap (both unexpanded and expanded) predominantly for resurfacing neck defects resulting from the release of post-burn contractures. However, its applicability in other indications would also be similar. Except one, all our flaps survived almost completely and the post-operative morbidity was very low. We conclude that the supraclavicular artery flap not only provides a reasonably good color and texture match but also maintains the multi-directional activity in the neck region.

scholarly journals Synovial Cell Sarcoma of the Hypopharynx

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raza Hussain ◽  
Asif Loya ◽  
Arif Jamshed ◽  
Adeel Haider Tirmazi
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Synovial Cell ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Cell Sarcoma ◽  
Synovial Cell Sarcoma ◽  
Synovial Sarcomas ◽  
Head Neck

ABSTRACT Synovial sarcomas of head and neck are very rare and account for only 3% of all sarcomas. Approximately 5% of synovial sarcomas arise in the head and neck region and hypopharynx and larynx are the most and least often affected anatomic sites respectively. We describe a rare case of primary hypopharyngeal synovial sarcoma in a young adult. How to cite this article Jamshed A, Loya A, Tirmazi AH, Hussain R. Synovial Cell Sarcoma of the Hypopharynx. Int J Head Neck Surg 2013;4(2):86-88.

scholarly journals Individualized Surgical Management in the Head and Neck Region

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltán Lóderer
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Free Flaps ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Microsurgical Free Flaps

The surgical management of malignant tumors or in the head and neck region often leads to functional and esthetic defects that impair the quality of life of the patients. Reconstruction can be solved with prostheses in these cases, but various types of microsurgical free flaps can provide a better clinical outcome. Not only head and neck cancer and related surgical interventions, but also trauma and congenital cranio-maxillofacial deformities can result in appearance, which may impair the socialization or social integration of the patient. These special cases indicate special consideration and surgical techniques. The aim of the current thesis is to present the importance of the individualized surgical management through special cases.

scholarly journals Propeller Flaps in the Head and Neck

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (03) ◽  
pp. 165-170
Author(s):  
Adriana Cordova ◽  
Salvatore D'Arpa ◽  
Fernando Rosatti ◽  
Marta Nichelini ◽  
Giovanni Maria D'Antonio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Free Flaps ◽  
Facial Artery ◽  
Lingual Artery ◽  
Local Flaps ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
One Stage ◽  
One Stage Reconstruction ◽  
Artery Perforator

AbstractPropeller flaps have significantly expanded the reconstruction possibilities in the head and neck region. They allow for increased flap mobility and better scar concealing, and/or to perform a one-stage reconstruction with local tissue of similar color and texture, where multiple surgeries would be needed with traditional flaps or even free flaps would be required. 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.

Issues surrounding the localisation and planning of brain and head/neck tumours

2000 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
N Blackler
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Radiotherapy Techniques ◽  
Technological Improvements ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Head Neck

Technological improvements in imaging and increased sophistication in radiotherapy techniques are causing the necessity for the reassessment of treatments. In particular tumours of the brain and head and neck region are benefiting from improved localisation, planning and treatment. This paper presents an overview of these developments.

scholarly journals Cysticercosis of head and neck region

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 1912
Author(s):  
Nitish Baisakhiya ◽  
Sujata Maini ◽  
Kartikey Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Masseter Muscle ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Head Neck

<p class="abstract">Cysticercosis is a major public health problem especially in developing countries like ours. Disease can be prevented by increasing the public awareness about personal hygiene and sanitation. The disease commonly affects the central nervous system and the condition is referred to as neurocysticercosis. Neurocysticercosis is probably is the commonest parasitic infestation of the central nervous system (CNS). Although the extracranial involvement is exceedingly rare. The head and neck regions commonly affected are tongue, sternocleidomastoid muscle, masseter muscle and strap muscles of the neck. Isolated cases of cysticercosis have been reported in the literature in head and neck region. We are reporting the case series of seven cases of extracranial cysticercosis presenting in different parts of head neck region. Two cases presented with a tongue nodule, two cases in the region of masseter muscle, one case in the pre-maxillary region and one in the sternocleidomastiod muscle in the neck. All cases were dealt with a clinical suspicion of cysticercosis as the condition is endemic in our region. The empirical treatment was started in all the cases after demonstration of cyst on ultrasonography. The cases responded to the oral albendazole combined with corticosteroid therapy. As the disease is a common entity in our country all cases presenting with firm, long standing, single swelling in the head neck region should be dealt with suspicion of cysticercosis. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the hazardous intracranial complications and mortality.</p>

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