AB198. SOH24AB_226. Supraclavicular flap in the reconstruction of oncologic defects in the head and neck

Background: Microvascular free flaps have been widely adopted as the gold standard for reconstruction of oncologic defects in the oral cavity. However, this approach necessitates lengthy surgery & prolonged hospital stay, often contraindicated in the comorbid oncology patient. The supraclavicular flap (SCF) is an alternative reconstructive approach, that poses distinct advantages to microvascular anastomosis. The SCF is a fasciocutaneous, pedicled flap based on the supraclavicular artery. It can be utilised in cutaneous and mucosal reconstructions, for traumatic and oncologic defects of the head and neck. We present a case series of four patients who underwent SCF reconstruction of the tongue, following tumour resection.