Pectoralis major rib osteomyo cutaneous flap in primary mandibular reconstruction in floor of the mouth cancer

Abstract

We report pectoralis major rib osteo myocutaneous flap in reconstruction of cancer floor of the mouth in 8 cases. We have discussed it's advantages in country like ours over the micro vascular graft. The rib (Vascularised bone graft) incorporated in this flap gives ideal support for mandibular arch reconstruction. © 1997 Association of Otolaryngologists of India.