Four reconstruction cases using sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous island flap following the resection of oral cavity tumors.
Osteomyocutaneous island flaps consisting of sternocleidomastoid muscle and clavicle were used in three cases in which mandiblar bone defect resulted.Small skin paddle over the clavicle was effective to prevent the grafted bone from being exposed to the oral cavity and to protect it from infection.
One flap underwent total necrosis, but others were successful.
This flap is useful for head and neck reconstructive surgery because of the application in the same operating area.
