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Table 2 Flap statistics/recipient vessels

From: Reconstruction of composite defects of the scalp and neurocranium—a treatment algorithm from local flaps to combined AV loop free flap reconstruction

Flaps

Number

Type

Number

Free flaps

 Latissimus dorsi

11

Muscle

16

 Rectus abdominis

4

 Serratus anterior

1

 Radial forearm

2

Fasciocutaneous

2

Local flaps

 Trapecius flap and split thickness skin graft

1

Muscle

1

 Juri flap + split skin graft

1

Fasciocutaneous

10

 Scalp rotation flap + temporalis fascia flap + split skin graft

1

 Scalp rotation flap

8

Recipient vessels

Number

Type

Number

 Superficial temporal artery

9

Head

9

 Superior thyroid artery

3

Neck

10

 Lingual artery

3

 External carotid artery

3 (2 interposition of vein grafts)

 AV Loop (common carotid artery)

1

 Superficial temporal vein

8

Head

8

 External jugular vein

3 (1 interposition of vein graft)

Neck

11

 Internal jugular vein

5

 Retromandibular vein

3