Functional Shoulder Outcome and Quality of Life Following Modified Muscle-Sparing Pectoralis Major Flap Surgery

Functional Shoulder Outcome and Quality of Life Following Modified Muscle-Sparing Pectoralis Major Flap Surgery

Background: The pedicled pectoralis major muscle flap (PMMF) is a well established flap for fistula prophylaxis after salvage laryngectomy. To reduce donor site morbidity, we established a modified muscle-sparing harvesting technique. We herein investigate postoperative shoulder function and health-...

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Main Authors: Tina Rauchenwald, Dominik Knierzinger, Daniel Dejaco, Clemens Hengg, Volker H. Schartinger, Gerhard Pierer, Herbert Riechelmann, Dolores Wolfram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
salvage laryngectomy
pharyngocutaneous fistula
pectoralis major muscle flap
shoulder function
quality of life
Constant Murley Score
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/9/1158

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