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Review
. 2014 Aug;26(3):421-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2014.05.010.

Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap

Ketan Patel  1 , Diana Jee-Hyun Lyu  2 , Deepak Kademani  3
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Review

Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap

Ketan Patel et al. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2014 Aug.

Abstract

There has been a gradual shift of the utilization of pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) pedicled flaps with the current advancements in the successful development of vascularized free flaps. Currently, PMMC flaps are considered a salvage mechanism after failure of a free vascularized flap or used as the reconstructive option for patients who are considered poor candidates for free flaps. This review discusses the PMMC flap for reconstruction of the oral and maxillofacial region, from preoperative considerations and anatomy to surgical technique and possible complications. Advantages and disadvantages for such flaps are also discussed.

Keywords: Myocutaneous; Pectoralis major; Pedicled flaps; Soft tissue reconstruction; Surgical flaps.

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