Operative technique: Pectoralis major flap with rib

The osteomyocutaneous pectoralis major flap was first described in 1980 and provides a single stage reconstructive option for poor free flap or pectoralis major flap with reconstruction plate candidates requiring bony reconstruction. The flap provides good functional and cosmetic outcomes in appropr...

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Published in:Head & neck 2024-03, Vol.46 (3), p.713-716
Main Authors: Lesh, Randy W., Hellums, Ryan N., Pichardo, Priscilla, Gladfelter, Madison, Purdy, Nicholas C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
flap
Free Tissue Flaps - surgery
Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery
head and neck reconstruction
Humans
pectoralis major flap
Pectoralis Muscles - transplantation
Plastic Surgery Procedures
reconstruction
Reconstructive surgery
rib
Ribs - transplantation
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Summary:The osteomyocutaneous pectoralis major flap was first described in 1980 and provides a single stage reconstructive option for poor free flap or pectoralis major flap with reconstruction plate candidates requiring bony reconstruction. The flap provides good functional and cosmetic outcomes in appropriately selected patients. We describe the indications and operative techinique for harvesting this flap in written and video format.
ISSN:1043-3074
1097-0347
1097-0347
DOI:10.1002/hed.27630