In the reconstruction following excision of previously irradiated cheek cancer, the flap will be:
Correct Answer: Pectoralis major myocutaneous
Description: RECONSTRUCTION OF CHEEK: - For check reconstruction, mucosal flaps are used. - PMMC (pectoralis major myocutaneous) flap: Most widely used flap for head and neck reconstructionQ Males Females - Forehead flap based on anterior branch of superficial temporal aery can be used - Deltopectoral flap based on perforating branch of internal mammary aery is used.
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