Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery

Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery

Introduction. The reconstruction of complex cervicofacial defects arising from surgical treatment for cancer is a real challenge for head and neck surgeons, especially in salvage reconstruction surgery and/or failed previous reconstruction. The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) has been wide...

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Main Authors: Christiana Maria Ribeiro Salles Vanni, Leandro Luongo de Matos, Mário Paulo Faro Junior, Jossi Ledo Kanda, Cláudio Roberto Cernea, Lenine Garcia Brandão, Fábio Roberto Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/384179

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/384179

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