Use of the lateral portion of the pectoralis major muscle to cover exposed axillary structures |
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| Authors: | M F Brown D M Morris |
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| Institution: | Department of Surgery, LSUMC Surgical Service, Shreveport 71130. |
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| Abstract: | The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap has been used to cover many different defects. This article will describe the use of the lateral portion of the pectoralis major muscle to cover exposed axillary structures when the latissimus dorsi muscle is not available for coverage. |
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| Keywords: | muscle flaps anatomy latissimus dorsi muscle |
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