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European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 3/2008

01-07-2008 | Case Report

The pectoralis major muscle flap in reconstruction of secondary breast cancer

Authors: Reza S. Nassab, Jason Neil-Dwyer, Kristjen S. Asgeirsson, A. Graeme B. Perks

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 3/2008

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Abstract

The use of a new technique for harvesting of the pectoralis major muscle in the reconstruction of locally recurrent breast cancer is presented and illustrated in two cases. This technique provides the versatility of the myocutaneous flap but avoids the significant donor site morbidity and unreliability of the skin paddle.
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Metadata
Title
The pectoralis major muscle flap in reconstruction of secondary breast cancer
Authors
Reza S. Nassab
Jason Neil-Dwyer
Kristjen S. Asgeirsson
A. Graeme B. Perks
Publication date
01-07-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-007-0212-0

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