Shoulder function following reconstruction with the supraclavicular artery island flap.

Objectives/hypothesis: The supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) is a pedicled fasciocutaneous flap used for head and neck reconstruction. In recent years, its use has significantly increased as a result of several advantageous characteristics, including pliability, an excellent color and texture match, ability to reconstruct a variety of skin and aerodigestive tract defects, and short harvest times. Clinical experience suggests that donor site complications are relatively infrequent and typically self-limiting, and there have been no documented cases of prolonged or permanent shoulder dysfunction.