Anterior shoulder reconstruction with pectoralis minor muscle flap

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1988 Mar;81(3):437-9. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198803000-00022.

Abstract

The pectoralis minor flap can be utilized by the reconstructive surgeon to cover defects of the shoulder, chest, and anterior neck without the morbidity or cosmetic deformity associated with the pectoralis major or latissimus dorsi flap.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pectoralis Muscles
  • Shoulder / surgery
  • Shoulder Fractures / surgery
  • Shoulder Injuries*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Wounds, Gunshot / surgery*