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The use of pectoralis major flaps during axillary dissection for bulky axillary lymphadenopathy
Authors Mohan N, Brar SS, Rich JT, Wright F, Higgins K
Received 16 August 2012
Accepted for publication 29 November 2012
Published 4 September 2013 Volume 2013:6 Pages 33—36
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/OAS.S37063
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Naomi Mohan, Savtaj Singh Brar, Jason T Rich, Frances Wright, Kevin Higgins
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Abstract: There are a multitude of flaps and advanced techniques employed in reconstructive surgery during axillary dissections. The pectoralis major flap has proven, in our experience, to be favored as it provides excellent access to level three of the axilla and vessel coverage.
Keywords: lymphadenopathy, free flap, pectoralis major
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