Clinical application of the perforator flap pedicled with the superficial branch of the superficial circumflex iliac artery in head and neck reconstruction surgery.

The mean pedicle length of the superficial branch of the artery was 7.2 cm (range 6.2-8.2 cm).

The mean diameter of the superficial branch of the artery was 0.7 mm (range 0.6-0.9 mm), while the mean diameter of the accompanying vein was 1.2 mm (range 1.0-1.3 mm).

The remaining patient ultimately underwent reconstruction with a left radial forearm free flap.

Compared with the traditional superficial circumflex iliac artery flap, the simplified superficial circumflex iliac artery flap is easier to harvest, offers lower donor site morbidity, and results in a well-concealed scar in the iliac region.