Split pectoralis major muscle flap reconstruction after clavicular-manubrial resection

Authors
Zehr, KJ Heitmiller, RF Yang, SC
Citation
Kj. Zehr et al., Split pectoralis major muscle flap reconstruction after clavicular-manubrial resection, ANN THORAC, 67(5), 1999, pp. 1507-1508
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1507 - 1508
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(199905)67:5<1507:SPMMFR>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Resection of the clavicular head and clavicular-manubrial junction is requi red in cases of chronic osteomyelitis or tumor. This article describes a te chnique for soft tissue coverage in an infected or irradiated area after re section using a split pectoralis major rotational muscle flap. (Ann Thorac Surg 1999;67:1507-8) (C) 1999 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.