Trapezius flaps for reconstruction of head and neck defects following oncological resection-a systematic review

Head and neck (H&N) cancer is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide, with a reported incidence of 500,000 cases annually (Jemal et al., 2011). Surgical resection with subsequent reconstruction is the cornerstone of H&N cancer treatment. The spectrum of composite tissue defects following oncological resection creates challenging reconstructions. Microvascular free tissue transfer (MFTT) is the gold standard in reconstruction of H&N defects (Urken et al., 1994), and yet not all patients with H&N cancer are suitable candidates.

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