Parkash Ramchandani

Reconstruction of maxillary defects with serratus anterior muscle and angle of the scapula

Large maxillary defects ideally require reconstruction with a free flap. Varied classifications have been reported to describe maxillary/orbital defects. We describe our experience of free flaps in large maxillary defects using composite tissue of serratus anterior muscle and the angle of the scapula. Eleven patients (6 men and 5 women, age range 42-69 years) were studied retrospectively and the outcome was recorded. We conclude that the composite flap is versatile enough to reconstruct maxillary defects of various sizes.