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Pectoralis Major Muscle Necrosis After Selective Arterial Embolization: A Case Report With Reconstructive

Yuhei Morita¹, Ataru Sunaga¹, Kotaro Yoshimura¹

¹From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan.

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|June 24, 2026

Summary

Selective arterial embolization for chest wall bleeding can rarely cause pectoralis major muscle necrosis, especially in patients with comorbidities. Careful monitoring for delayed ischemia and staged reconstruction are crucial for managing this complication.

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
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Plastic Surgery

Background:

The pectoralis major (PM) muscle is vital for reconstruction due to its reliable blood supply from the thoracoacromial artery.

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Vascular dominance of the PM muscle varies, and transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE), while effective for hemostasis, carries a risk of ischemia if a dominant artery is compromised.