From: Complex reconstructions in head and neck cancer surgery: decision making
Flap size | Pedicle length | Pedicle diameter | Donor site morbidity | Patient's position | Special considerations |
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-Length: 16 cm (4-35 cm) -Width: 8 cm (4-25 cm) -Thickness: 2,5 mm (3-9 mm) -Muscle dimension: 2-25 cm | -12 cm (8-16 cm) | -2,1 mm (2-2,5 mm) | -Cosmetic impairment when closed by split thickness skin graft -functional loss due to fascia elevation | -Supine or lateral decubitus | -Inconstant perforator anatomy, meticulous preparation -when bulkiness is required-harvesting with vastus lateralis (or rectus femoris) |