Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery

Table 2

Observed complications.

Characteristic	Result
Major complications	5/17 (29.4%)
Cervical dehiscence	2
Pharyngocutaneous fistula	3
Partial loss	1
Death	2
Minor complications	4/17 (23.5%)
Cervical dehiscence	2
Pharyngocutaneous fistula	1
Orocutaneous fistula	1
Partial loss	1
Other complications	7 (41.2%)
Anemia	4
Pneumonia	1
Severe renal insufficiency	1
Cervical abscess	1
Electrolyte disturbances + hypertension crisis	1