title: [Myocutaneous pectoral flap for reconstruction of head and neck traumatic injuries: case report].
abstract: Our objective was to demonstrate performance of myocutaneous flap as feasible by general surgeons. The setting was a secondary-level health care trauma center. A male of 26 years of age suffered injuries on the left side of his neck and left shoulder due to a gunshot. Deltoid, trapezius, clavicle, transverse cervical artery, and supraclavicular space were damaged with exposure of pleura; resultant damaged area measured 12 cm. Debridement was performed in steps until healed tissue appeared. A 18-cm defect resulted, and a pectoral flap was used for reconstruction with satisfactory evolution. Performance of pediculed myocutaneous pectoral flap by general surgeons with basic draining in reconstructive procedures is feasible.
authors: Departamento de Cirugía General, Hospital de la Cruz Roja Delagación Naucalpan, Estado de México. cortizmendoza@yahoo.com.mx
authors: Carlos Manuel
authors: CM
authors: Ortíz-Mendoza
authors: Ildefonso
authors: I
authors: García-Arenas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012782:Shoulder / Q000601:surgery*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*