Question
In the patient as shown below, chest wall closure has been achieved by using which flap?
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Transversely oriented rectus abdominis muscle flap
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Vertically oriented rectus abdominis muscle flap
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| C. |
Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap
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| D. |
Serratus anterior muscle flap
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Answer- C. Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap
- The most significant impact on head and neck reconstruction was the introduction of the pectoralis myocutaneous flap.
- Based on the pectoral branch of the thoracoacromial artery, the artery pierces the pectoralis muscle from the deep surface.
- The pectoralis flap is the most commonly used pedicle flap. One or both of the pectoralis major muscles may be used to close a defect
- The pectoralis flap can be transposed into the mediastinum based on the more commonly used thoracoacromial pedicle or as a turnover flap based on internal mammary perforators.
- This muscle usually is the first choice in flap selection because of its proximity and relative ease of harvest.
