What is Pmmc flap?

What is Pmmc flap?

Background: The pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap has been used as a versatile and reliable flap since its first description by Ariyan in 1979. In India head and neck cancer patients usually present in the advanced stage making PMMC flap a viable option for reconstruction.

How long does a pectoral flap take to heal?

You will need to follow the following guidelines until your incisions completely heal. This is usually 6 weeks after your surgery. Your doctor will tell you how long to follow these guidelines for.

What is Bipaddle Pmmc?

PMMC flap is a versatile flap with dedicated blood supply, good bulk and great reach. With limited availability of resources, it can be used as a single stage reconstruction technique in oral cavity defects with good results.

What is DP flap?

The DP flap is a pedi- cled axial fasciocutaneous flap based on the internal mammary artery perforator arteries (IMAP) (Figure 1) although the perforator(s) are usually not identified, dissected, nor mobilized.

How does a forehead flap work?

This involves freeing a flap of skin from the forehead, with its own blood supply, and attaching it over the wound on the nose. The flap remains attached until the nose is fully healed. This is usually around 4 weeks. Once the nose has healed, the flap will be separated from the forehead.

Is flap surgery a major surgery?

Flap surgery is a technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery where any type of tissue is lifted from a donor site and moved to a recipient site with an intact blood supply….Flap (surgery)

Does flap surgery hurt?

Most patients experience some discomfort after a flap procedure. Depending on your needs, we may prescribe pain medication or recommend over-the-counter medicine. It is important to relax after surgery, as strenuous activity may cause the treated area to bleed.

What is fibula free flap reconstruction?

A fibular free flap is one way of filling a bony hole in either the upper or lower jaw. It is one of the common ways of replacing bone that has been removed for cancer treatment.

What is an alt flap?

The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is a versatile flap that may be used for any defect in the body that requires soft tissue reconstruction with skin, fascia, and/or muscle.

Is DIEP flap same as tummy tuck?

While we often say that a DIEP Flap procedure is like getting a tummy tuck, the focus of the surgery is natural breast reconstruction. Some patients may see results with the same toning and tightening as a tummy tuck, but others may not see drastic changes to their midsection.

What is better DIEP flap or implants?

Women who have undergone chemotherapy for months do not wish to get implants that would again require future surgeries or revision. The DIEP flap breast reconstruction technique is an extensive surgery, but in case of future radiation requirement, the implants would have to be removed and DIEP remains the best choice.