title: [Application of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in laryngectomy for laryngeal carcinoma].
abstract: The experiences in reconstruction of surgical defects by pectoralis major myocutaneous flap after extensive cancer resection in 12 patients with advanced laryngeal carcinoma or recurrences are reported. The defects of different sites were reconstructed in one stage operation successfully. By this method, surgical indication is extended, therefore, reducing the patients' suffering and prolonging the survival. The preparation of the flap is described.
authors.affiliation: Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing.
authors.forename: Q H
authors.initials: QH
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps