Use of the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of large cervical, facial or cranial defects.
The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap has been very reliable for reconstruction of large facial defects, orbital exenteration and radical temporal bone resection. Experience with this flap in such extensive resections in 12 consecutive patients in whom the flap was transferred successfully in one stage is reported.
D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery