title: Reconstruction of the chin using an expanded deltopectoral flap following multiple recurrences of oral cancer.
abstract: An important alternative to free tissue transfer in patients requiring correction of soft tissue chin defects are local and regional flaps, such as the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap and deltopectoral flap. With predictable vascular supply, potential for large size, and good aesthetic match for facial and cervical skin, the deltopectoral flap can offer the reconstructive surgeon additional options in patients who lack vessels suitable for free tissue transfer. The use of an expanded deltopectoral flap for a staged reconstruction of the chin in a patient with cancer recurrences, concomitant resections, radiation and multiple reconstructions is reported.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Chenicheri
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hackenson
authors.forename: Anila
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elliott
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Careaga
keywords: Chin reconstruction; Deltopectoral