Use of the Composite Pedicled Pectoralis Minor Flap after Resection of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Reconstruction of the Glenohumeral Joint

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Surgical pictures of pectoralis minor pedicle flap transfer onto the anterior defect of glenohumeral joint capsule. (a) Mobile pedicle flap. (b) Insertion of the pedicle flap onto the anterior labrum and glenoid, covering the sizable defect of the anterior capsule. (c) Fixation of pedicle flap of pectoralis minor onto the lesser tuberosity, showing no tension on the pedicle. (d) Covered glenohumeral joint with pectoralis minor and overlying transferred split pectoralis major muscle to the medial part of greater tuberosity (arrow).

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