The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for intraoral reconstruction: a word of warning.
The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap is an extremely versatile flap in head and neck reconstruction. However, failure to drain adequately the neck and chest wounds may lead to serious trouble should a fistula develop. A case report is presented as a cautionary tale.
D004322:Drainage; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology*