Cheek Reconstruction With a Free Internal Mammary Perforator ( IMAP ) Flap in an African American Patient With Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma
ABSTRACT Traditional flaps dominate head and neck reconstruction; however, the free internal mammary artery perforator (IMAP) flap offers excellent pliability, hidden donor‐site closure, and favorable cervicofacial color match. We report the use of a free IMAP flap for cheek reconstruction in an African American patient with recurrent dermatofibrosarcoma, achieving excellent contour restoration, hair‐bearing skin match, and minimal donor‐site morbidity.
Authors
- James E. Clune (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2398-4634)
- Olivier F. Noel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0908-678X)
- Gidarell C. Bryant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7802-9001)
- Carla I. Becerra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5724-2241)
Institutions
- Moffitt Cancer Center (US)
- Yale University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-10-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.73821
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00