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The median age of the 11 patients was 68.7 years old.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Results\u2003The SCAF has proved, in almost all 11 cases in which it was used, to be very reliable and, above all, easy and quick to make in those \u201cfragile\u201d patients without the need for further intervention. There was only one case in which the resection involved the auricle entirely and a small area of perimeatal bone exposure occurred, which, anyway, healed by secondary intention.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Conclusion\u2003The SCAF is an extremely versatile flap for head and neck surgery to be considered especially for fragile and vulnerable patients who cannot undergo prolonged surgical time. 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