Carotid artery protection by pectoralis major muscle flap.
A muscle flap made of the upper portion of the pectoralis major is used to protect the carotid artery. This simple technique is applicable either during initial radical neck dissection or repair of orocutaneous fistula.
D002339:Carotid Arteries; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000601:surgery*