Reconstruction of the axilla with a pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap.
The pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap is useful for axillary reconstruction following resection of tumour and skin in the axilla. It is a useful alternative to the latissimus dorsi flap, particularly when the vascular pedicle of the latissimus dorsi muscle is infiltrated by tumour or has been sacrificed by previous surgery.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001365:Axilla / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps