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This study provides the first detailed description of the surgical anatomy of the supraclavicular lymph node flap in regard to pedicle length, pedicle diameter, and the number of lymph nodes and their exact location inside the flap.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Bilateral supraclavicular dissections of nine fresh cadavers (five female) were performed. Before the dissection, the exact number of lymph nodes was determined sonographically by an experienced radiologist, and their distance from the jugular notch was measured. After anatomic dissection, the vascular pedicle's diameter and length were measured.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The mean number of lymph nodes was 1.5\u2009\u00b1\u20091.85 on the right side and 3\u2009\u00b1\u20092.26 on the left. Their mean distance from the jugular notch was 8.29\u2009\u00b1\u20092.15\u2009cm on the right and 6.10\u2009\u00b1\u20091.21\u2009cm on the left. The pedicle's length was 4.72\u2009\u00b1\u20091.03\u2009cm on the right and 4.86\u2009\u00b1\u20090.99\u2009cm on the left, and its diameter 2.03\u2009\u00b1\u20090.83 on the right and 1.80\u2009\u00b1\u20090.77 on the left.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The pedicle length and diameter of the supraclavicular lymph node flap are suitable for a microvascular tissue transfer. <jats:italic>J. Surg. 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