Abstract
Countless disadvantages of the “old” pectoralis major have been listed while the amazing versatility of the free flap armamentarium gives the opportunity to suit the defect deriving from virtually every ablative head and neck surgery with a tailored reconstruction. Nevertheless, pectoralis major is still the “workhorse” for head and neck reconstruction in developing countries thanks to its ease of harvest, and minimal requirements in term of instrumentation. Furthermore, even in facilities with a high volume of reconstructions by free flaps, a certain number of pectoralis major flaps is still raised every year. The history, present role and current indications of the most widely head and neck reconstructive procedure ever has been reviewed.
| Original language | Italian |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 327-341 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 1 2014 |
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Attuale ruolo dei lembi di grande pettorale nella chirurgia della testa e del collo. / Bussu, F.; Gallus, Roberto; Navach, V.; Bruschini, R.; Tagliabue, M.; Almadori, G.; Paludetti, G.; Calabrese, L.
In: Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica, Vol. 34, No. 5, 01.10.2014, p. 327-341.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Bussu, F.
AU - Gallus, Roberto
AU - Navach, V.
AU - Bruschini, R.
AU - Tagliabue, M.
AU - Almadori, G.
AU - Paludetti, G.
AU - Calabrese, L.
PY - 2014/10/1
Y1 - 2014/10/1
N2 - Countless disadvantages of the “old” pectoralis major have been listed while the amazing versatility of the free flap armamentarium gives the opportunity to suit the defect deriving from virtually every ablative head and neck surgery with a tailored reconstruction. Nevertheless, pectoralis major is still the “workhorse” for head and neck reconstruction in developing countries thanks to its ease of harvest, and minimal requirements in term of instrumentation. Furthermore, even in facilities with a high volume of reconstructions by free flaps, a certain number of pectoralis major flaps is still raised every year. The history, present role and current indications of the most widely head and neck reconstructive procedure ever has been reviewed.
AB - Countless disadvantages of the “old” pectoralis major have been listed while the amazing versatility of the free flap armamentarium gives the opportunity to suit the defect deriving from virtually every ablative head and neck surgery with a tailored reconstruction. Nevertheless, pectoralis major is still the “workhorse” for head and neck reconstruction in developing countries thanks to its ease of harvest, and minimal requirements in term of instrumentation. Furthermore, even in facilities with a high volume of reconstructions by free flaps, a certain number of pectoralis major flaps is still raised every year. The history, present role and current indications of the most widely head and neck reconstructive procedure ever has been reviewed.
KW - Fasciocutaneous flaps
KW - Head and neck reconstruction
KW - Myocutaneous flaps
KW - Pectoralis major
KW - Regional flaps
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