title: The pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap for reconstruction of the head and neck.
abstract: The anatomy, design, and blood supply of the pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap are described. This versatile, nondelayed flap has, for the most part, replaced the usual cutaneous flaps. Clinical examples of its use in head and neck reconstructive surgery are presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000379:methods