The pectoralis major musculocutaneous island flap in single-stage reconstruction of the pharyngoesophageal region.
The pectoralis major island musculocutaneous flap is reliable. The size of the skin island may vary from 5 X 8 cm to 8 X 20 cm. The pharyngoesophageal region can be reconstructed in a single stage with this versatile flap (both primary and secondary cases). We have reconstructed seven patients by this method without major complications.
D000328:Adult; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery