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World J Otorhinolaryngol. Aug 28, 2013; 3(3): 108-113
Published online Aug 28, 2013. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v3.i3.108
Published online Aug 28, 2013. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v3.i3.108
Extended pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in head and neck reconstruction
Muthuswamy Dhiwakar, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641014, India
GI Nambi, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Microvascular Services, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641014, India
Author contributions: Dhiwakar M and Nambi GI made substantial contributions to conception and design, acquisition of data, and analysis and interpretation of data; Drafting the article and revising it critically for important intellectual content; Final approval of the version to be published.
Correspondence to: Muthuswamy Dhiwakar, MS, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641014, India. dhiwamahi@yahoo.com
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Received: May 6, 2013
Revised: June 20, 2013
Accepted: August 12, 2013
Published online: August 28, 2013
Revised: June 20, 2013
Accepted: August 12, 2013
Published online: August 28, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: The current report describes the indications, design and technique of the extended pectoralis major flap in reconstructing challenging defects in the head and neck region. The flap has been shown to be safe and robust, and offers an important reconstructive option.