Use of the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in transmaxillary buccopharyngectomy
Peynegre, R.; Baril, C.H.; Strunski, V.; Lelièvre, G.; Négrier, B.
Annales d'Oto-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico Faciale Bulletin de la Societe d'Oto-Laryngologie des Hopitaux de Paris 101(4): 307-311
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-438X PMID: 6465761 Document Number: 241245
Pectoralis major musculocutaneous flaps were used for reconstruction after transmaxillary buccopharyngectomy to treat 22 patients with large oropharyngeal tumors. Short and medium term results are discussed. Large excisions such as these raise many functional problems, even though the use of a musculocutaneous flap for reconstruction is a valid procedure from the anatomical point of view. The cancer prognosis must still be reserved as follow up is still limited for these cases.