The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in head and neck reconstruction |
| |
Authors: | Ranjit Rajan Sridhar Reddy and Rajamma Rajan |
| |
Institution: | (1) “Rajashri”, R-16, Jai Nagar, 695011 Kumarapuram, Trivandrum |
| |
Abstract: | The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMC flap) represents a landmark in the development of head and neck reconstructive
surgery. After Stephan Ariyan first described its use for head and neck reconstruction in 1979, it has become tremendously
popular and has revolutionised head and neck cancer surgery. Here, we present our initial experience with fourteen PMMC flaps
in head and neck reconstruction. In most of the instances it was used for oral or oropharyngeal reconstruction. It was used
for five other reconstructive tasks as well. Wound infection was the most common complication. There was no case of total
flap loss. It has proven to be a reliable method of reconstuction in the head and neck. |
| |
Keywords: | |
本文献已被 SpringerLink 等数据库收录! |
|