title: Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in reconstruction of head and neck defects.
abstract: Immediate reconstruction of head and neck defects due to various causes is required to restore structure, function, and appearance. The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) is the ideal reconstructive tissue for its accessibility, versatility, reliability, and cosmeticity. This paper reports a 10-year experience on the use of the PMMF for restoration of extensive head and neck defects.
authors.affiliation: Eye and Ear Clinic of Charleston, Inc.
authors.forename: R Y
authors.initials: RY
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Boland
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006257:Head / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*