Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of defects following resections in head and neck area.
J Pak Med Assoc
; 43(4): 73-6, 1993 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-8230657
ABSTRACT
Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) has become the standard for reconstruction of major defects in head and neck area. Eleven cases, operated over a three year period, in which PMMF was used for reconstruction have been reviewed retrospectively. Nine patients had oral squamous cell carcinoma, one had a basal cell carcinoma of the external ear and one had lost skin and soft tissue of neck following synergistic gangrene. Ten of the eleven flaps survived (success rate 91%). One of the three rib grafts used to reconstruct mandible got infected and had to be removed. Three patients developed wound infections and one had a temporary orocutaneous fistula which closed spontaneously. This brief experience confirms the reliability and efficiency of PMMF for head and neck reconstruction.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Músculos Peitorais
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Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Face
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
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Pescoço
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pak Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
1993
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Arábia Saudita