title: The pectoralis major flap.
abstract: The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMC) is a major flap for reconstruction of large head and neck defects. Its principle advantages are its dependability and ability to cover large defects. It is, however, a bulky flap, preventing its use for delicate reconstruction. The PMC flap is justifiably a popular flap that will continue to command an important place in the head and neck surgeon's reconstructive armamentarium.
authors.affiliation: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Service.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Shank
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Patow
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*