ArticleJournal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base2015
Lower Trapezius Flap for Reconstruction of Posterior Scalp and Neck Defects after Complex Occipital-Cervical Surgeries.
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- Proliferating trichilemmal tumor mimicking squamous cell carcinoma: a case report of occipital reconstruction using a trapezius flap.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Trapezius flap for reconstruction of malignant transformation of a chronic occipital burn scar with skull involvement in a 70-year-old man: a case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Extending the Reach of the Inferior Trapezius Flap in Occipital Reconstruction: A Technical Refinement with Dorsal Scapular Artery Sacrifice-A Case Report.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Superior trapezius myocutaneous flap: an alternative for head and neck reconstruction. A descriptive technical case series.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Observational
- [Comparative efficacy of island latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap versus lower trapezius myocutaneous flap for repair of posterior neck skin and soft tissue defects].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026Article
- An algorithmic approach to scalp reconstructive surgery: maximization of cosmetic and functional outcomes.Archives of dermatological research · 2024Review
- A Low Subfrontal Dural Opening for Operative Management of Anterior Skull Base Lesions.Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base · 2023Article
- Posterior cervical necrotising fasciitis: a multidisciplinary endeavour in surgery.Journal of surgical case reports · 2023Article
- Neoadjuvant stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases: a new paradigm.Neurosurgical focus · 2022Article
- Revisiting pedicled latissimus dorsi flaps in head and neck reconstruction: contrasting shoulder morbidities across mysofascial flaps.Plastic and aesthetic research · 2021Article
- Lower trapezius myocutaneous flap repairs adjacent deep electrical burn wounds.European journal of medical research · 2020Article
- Revisiting the Trapezius Flap as a Reconstructive Option for Cervico-Occipital and Thoracic Spine Regions.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2019Article
- Review of surgical resection and reconstruction in head and neck cancer. Traditional versus current concepts.Saudi medical journal · 2018Review
- Pedicled Myocutaneous Trapezius Flap Reconstruction for Scalp and Back Defects: Our Experience of Management.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
Objectives To review the indications, techniques, and outcomes for a series of patients in whom the lower trapezius flaps was used for repair of complex posterior scalp and neck defects after posterior occipital-cervical surgeries. Design Retrospective case series. Setting Tertiary academic hospital. Participants A retrospective review of cases that required complex occipital-cervical repair was performed to identify patients who underwent reconstruction using the lower trapezius flap. Data collected included demographics, clinical presentations, surgical anatomy, operative techniques, and outcomes with review of the pertinent literature. Outcomes Nine patients who underwent reconstruction using the lower trapezius flap were identified. Prior surgical interventions included five complex tumor resections, two patients with multiple instrumented cervical spine surgeries, one patient with a craniotomy for attempted extracranial to intracranial arterial bypass for a basilar aneurysm repair, and a posterior occipital-cervical decompression after trauma. During the median follow-up period of 7 months, all nine single-stage reconstructions resulted in successful healing without major surgical complications. Conclusion Lower trapezius island flaps provide a reliable option for the reconstruction of complex scalp and neck defects that develop after complex occipital-cervical surgeries.
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