Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap. 2003

Eric R Carlson
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, 1930 Alcoa Highway, Suite 335, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA. ecarlson@mc.utmck.edu

The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap is a versatile and predictable transfer of soft tissue for the reconstruction of avulsive and ablative defects of the oral and maxillofacial region. This article reviews preoperative considerations, surgical anatomy, technique, and possible complications related to the development of this flap.

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