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

Head Neck Surg. 1979 Mar-Apr;1(4):293-300. doi: 10.1002/hed.2890010403.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pectoralis Muscles / anatomy & histology
  • Pectoralis Muscles / blood supply
  • Pectoralis Muscles / surgery*
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Tongue Neoplasms / surgery
  • Transplantation, Autologous / methods