Modern methods for chest wall reconstruction using the pectoralis major muscle

Abstract

The article discusses current trends in the use of the pectoralis major muscle in restorative operations for chest wall defects resulting from infectious and inflammatory processes. The scientific literature for analysis was found in the following databases: RSCI, PubMed, Web of Science. The mostly discussed topics are features of the anatomy and anomalies of the pectoralis major muscles, variants of pectoralis major flaps, the main nosologies requiring pectoralis major muscle plasty, complications after using the pectoralis major flaps.

Keywords

• pectoralis major muscle
• muscle flap
• muscle plasty
• chest wall defect
• sternum osteomyelitis
• rib osteomyelitis