Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Obwegeser JA, Bredell M, Gr ätz KW. Evaluation of the pectoralis major flap for reconstructive head and neck surgery. Head Neck Oncol. 2011 Feb 27;3:12.

Conclusion The PMMF is a flap for huge defects in head and neck reconstructive surgery, in particular when a bulky flap is needed in order to cover the carotid artery or reconstructive surgery, but the complication rate should not be underestimated in particular after radiotherapy.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research