The Use of the Pectoralis Major Muscle As An Island Flap on the Thoracoacromial Artery in Defects of the Head-Neck and Infraclavicular Area

The Use of the Pectoralis Major Muscle As An Island Flap on the Thoracoacromial Artery in Defects of the Head-Neck and Infraclavicular Area

INTRODUCTION[|]Plastic surgeons frequently reconstruct defects in the head, neck, and infraclavicular area. Pectoralis major muscle flap is a common flap choice for use in these areas. In this study, a modification of this flap is presented that could avoid problems seen with conventional pectoralis...

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Main Authors: Hakan Şirinoğlu, Gökhan Temiz, Arda Akgün, Ali Cem Akpınar, Gaye Taylan Filinte, Nebil Yeşiloğlu, Mehmet Bozkurt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KARE Publishing 2017-09-01
Series:Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia
Subjects:
head and neck reconstruction
infraclavicular defect reconstruction
pectoralis major muscle flap
thoracoacromial artery.
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