Reconstruction of a Right Scapular Defect Using a Trapezius Flap After Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Reconstruction of complex traumatic chest wall defects, particularly those complicated by necrotizing fasciitis (NF), requires a meticulous and individualized surgical approach. This case report describes the successful management of a 46-year-old male patient with post-traumatic NF involving the scapular region. After multiple surgical debridements and negative pressure wound therapy, definitive reconstruction was achieved using a chimeric trapezius muscle flap, providing both defect coverage and functional restoration. This case highlights the utility of the trapezius flap in managing challenging chest wall defects, particularly when alternative flap options are limited, and underscores the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of severe soft tissue infections.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96791
Authors: Jesus Francisco Saltaren Fonseca, Valeria Rojas Ruiz, Juan N Daza Lopez, Andres C Herrera, Diego F Arango Ardila
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416184543