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This paper discusses the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap, its anatomy, preparation, and dissection, for use in head and neck reconstruction. Illustrative cases are reviewed and the advantages of this flap presented.
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Finseth, F., Jobe, R. & Ariyan, S. The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in head and neck reconstruction. Chir Plastica 5, 15–22 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00289051
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00289051