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Does an increase in size of the skin beyond the usual lower limit compromise the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap?

Pushing the limits of the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in head and neck reconstruction: cohort study with distal extension of the skin paddle

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/04/042149
Enrollment
100
Registered
2022-04-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C040- Malignant neoplasm of anterior floor of mouth Health Condition 2: C040- Malignant neoplasm of anterior floor of mouth

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Observation study

Sponsors

M Dhiwakar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients undergoing head and neck reconstruction with distal extension of the skin paddle of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap by at least 2 cm.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Extension < 2 cm, myo-osseus flap, muscle only flap

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Number of flaps with necrosisTimepoint: Postoperative days 0-7 and finally on postoperative day 15—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Dehiscence, overall fistula, persistent fistula (6 m), surgical site infection, hematoma, chest dehiscence/infection, 60 day mortalityTimepoint: up to postoperative day 180—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactM Dhiwakar

Kovai Medical Center & Hospital

dhiwamahi@yahoo.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026