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The pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap for reconstruction of the head and neck

✍ Scribed by Baek, Se-Min ;Biller, Hugh F. ;Krespi, Yosef P. ;Lawson, William


Publisher
Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
Year
1979
Weight
907 KB
Volume
1
Category
Article
ISSN
0148-6403

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✦ Synopsis


Abstract

The anatomy, design, and blood supply of the pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap are described. This versatile, nondelayed flap has, for the most part, replaced the usual cutaneous flaps. Clinical examples of its use in head and neck reconstructive surgery are presented.


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