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Adarsh Kudva1, Rashmi Patil2, B R Patil3.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Clavicular and sternal head; Pectoralis major muscle; Thoraco acromial artery
Year: 2014 PMID: 26028880 PMCID: PMC4444654 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-014-0617-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Maxillofac Oral Surg ISSN: 0972-8270