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 Vol. 46; no. 3; pp. 713 - 716
Main Authors:	Lesh, Randy W., Hellums, Ryan N., Pichardo, Priscilla, Gladfelter, Madison, Purdy, Nicholas C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01-03-2024 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects:	flap head and neck reconstruction pectoralis major flap reconstruction Reconstructive surgery rib reconstruction flap rib pectoralis major flap head and neck reconstruction
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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.
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ISSN:	1043-3074 1097-0347 1097-0347
DOI:	10.1002/hed.27630