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Ann Thorac Surg 1984;38:221-226
© 1984 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Sealing the Postpneumonectomy Space: Use of a Pectoralis Major Myodermal Flap

A.G. de la Rocha, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)*, G.A. Robertson, M.Phil., M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., F.R.C.S.(C)

Department of Surgery, Sections of Cardiovascular-Thoracic and Plastic Surgery, Health Sciences Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man, Canada

Accepted for publication March 12, 1984.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. de la Rocha, FE110-685 William Ave, Winnipeg, Man, Canada R3E 0Z2

Reconstruction of chest wall defects is performed by a variety of surgical procedures. Use of the pectoralis major myodermal flap following a Clagett procedure appears to be a reliable technique providing satisfactory results. The application of this technique demands a close interaction between the plastic surgeon and the thoracic surgeon.




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