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Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 2/2015

01-06-2015 | Technical Note

A Tecnique to Maximise Length of Pectoralis Major Muscle Myocutaneous Flap Pedicle in Orofacial Reconstruction

Authors: Adarsh Kudva, Rashmi Patil, B. R. Patil

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

Introduction Pectoralis muscle flap is one of the most common regional flap used in orofacial reconstruction. Mobilization of pedicle and reach of the skin paddle is a technical consideration. Method Based on the anatomical difference in blood supply to clavicular and sternal head, we elaborate a tecnique to maximise the length of pedicle in maxillofacial reconstruction. Conclusion The proposed technique is reproducible and reliable and possibly increase the indications of usage of the flap.
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go back to reference Wei F-C (ed) (2009) Flaps and reconstructive surgery, Chapter 17. Pectoralis major flap Yu-wei Chan, 1 edn. Elsevier, Saunders, pp 180 Wei F-C (ed) (2009) Flaps and reconstructive surgery, Chapter 17. Pectoralis major flap Yu-wei Chan, 1 edn. Elsevier, Saunders, pp 180
Metadata
Title
A Tecnique to Maximise Length of Pectoralis Major Muscle Myocutaneous Flap Pedicle in Orofacial Reconstruction
Authors
Adarsh Kudva
Rashmi Patil
B. R. Patil
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-014-0617-9

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