Use of thirty latissimus dorsi flaps.
Experiences with 30 latissimus dorsi flaps are described. Used either as a muscle flap, as a myocutaneous flap, or as an "island" of skin nourished by a subcutaneous pedicle of muscle and vessels, the flap has an excellent blood supply and is suitable for many repairs of defects of the chest wall.
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D009336:Necrosis; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D013903:Thoracic Surgery