Transaxillary-Subclavian Transfer of Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap to Head and Neck Region

Demirtas Y., Yagmur C., Kelahmetoglu O., Demir A., Guneren E.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.21, no.3, pp.771-775, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3181d7a3cc
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.771-775
  • Keywords: Head and neck reconstruction, pedicled latissimus dorsi flap, musculocutaneous flap, pectoralis major flap, FREE-TISSUE TRANSFER, MAJOR MYOCUTANEOUS FLAPS, MICROVASCULAR FREE FLAPS, OROPHARYNGEAL RECONSTRUCTION, CANCER RESECTION, COMPLICATIONS, DEFECTS, EXPERIENCE, SURGERY, AGE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Free-tissue transfer is the reconstruction of choice for most head and neck defects. However, pedicled flaps are also used, especially in high-risk patients and after failure of a free flap. The aim of this study was to compare transaxillary-subclavian pedicled latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous (PLDMC) flap, pectoralis major musculocutaneous flap, and free-tissue transfer for head and neck reconstruction in American Society of Anesthesiologists grades II and III patients.