Complications After Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Reconstruction of Head and Neck Defects
- 1 December 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 109 (12) , 812-814
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1983.00800260034008
Abstract
• This article reviews our experience with 86 patients undergoing 95 pectoralis major myocutaneous flap reconstructions. Complications and their incidence were very similar to those reported in previous series. Three cases of hidden recurrences appear to be previously unreported complications. The problem of delayed detection of recurrence in at-risk patients is an important one and may be unique to myocutaneous flaps. With the exception of the problem of hidden recurrence, the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap compares favorably with other methods of reconstruction of head and neck defects. Its size, viability, and versatility make it a valuable tool for extending the limits of resectability and reconstruction. (Arch Otolaryngol1983;109:812-814)This publication has 6 references indexed in Scilit:
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