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Clinical Study
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