Hemangiomas are the most common congenital lesions in man and occur predominantly in the head and neck region. Massive hemangioma especially near vital organs or structures pose a challenge to surgeons. With the availability of expertise in embolization of feeding vessel of the hemangioma and reconstructive techniques we were able to manage successfully a complicated case of massive facial hemangioma.
Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap reconstruction of the defect following surgery for oral cancer in fourteen patients is described. The problems and complications encountered have been found to be minimal. Functional and cosmetic results were acceptable.