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.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2026-10-30
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.73821
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Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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Cheek Reconstruction With a Free Internal Mammary Perforator ( IMAP ) Flap in an African American Patient With Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma

James E. Clune, Olivier F. Noel, Gidarell C. Bryant, Carla I. Becerra
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Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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Cheek Reconstruction With a Free Internal Mammary Perforator ( IMAP ) Flap in an African American Patient With Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma

James E. Clune, Olivier F. Noel, Gidarell C. Bryant, Carla I. Becerra
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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.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 14(11)
Moffitt Cancer Center (US), Yale University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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