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01-12-2019 | Melanoma | Short Communication
Pedicled Supraclavicular Flap for Neck Defect Reconstruction in Poland Syndrome
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 4/2019
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Introduction
The most accepted pathogenesis for Poland syndrome is the subclavian artery supply disruption sequence during embryonic growth. The result is associated with a constellation of abnormalities of structures supplied by the subclavian artery. We present a case of a neck defect reconstructed with a fasciocutaneous supraclavicular flap in a patient with Poland syndrome with the absence of a pectoralis major muscle. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the use of the supraclavicular flap in patients with Poland syndrome.
Methods
An 80-year-old patient with a 14-mm-Breslow-thickness melanoma had undergone a 3-cm-wide local excision of the scar on his right neck and reconstruction with a pedicled supraclavicular flap despite him having Poland syndrome on the same side.
Results
The flap was well perfused, and the patient was discharged at postoperative day 5. Complete healing of the flap was observed without any flap loss.
Conclusion
The supraclavicular fasciocutaneous flap is a versatile and useful pedicled flap reconstruction for head and neck defects. It is possible in patients with Poland syndrome as shown, and the pedicle should be checked with preoperative Doppler and an exploratory incision before completely raising it.