title: Use of the lateral portion of the pectoralis major muscle to cover exposed axillary structures.
abstract: The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap has been used to cover many different defects. This article will describe the use of the lateral portion of the pectoralis major muscle to cover exposed axillary structures when the latissimus dorsi muscle is not available for coverage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, LSUMC Surgical Service, Shreveport 71130.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D001365:Axilla / Q000601:surgery*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps