Functional Shoulder Outcome and Quality of Life Following Modified Muscle-Sparing Pectoralis Major Flap Surgery
Background: The pedicled pectoralis major muscle flap (PMMF) is a well established flap for fistula prophylaxis after salvage laryngectomy. To reduce donor site morbidity, we established a modified muscle-sparing harvesting technique. We herein investigate postoperative shoulder function and health-...
Main Authors: | Tina Rauchenwald, Dominik Knierzinger, Daniel Dejaco, Clemens Hengg, Volker H. Schartinger, Gerhard Pierer, Herbert Riechelmann, Dolores Wolfram |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/9/1158 |
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