title: Latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap: correction of donor-site defect with reverse latissimus flap.
abstract: A simple one-stage method for repair of the larger donor defect of the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap is documented. This technique preserves a more natural appearance than could otherwise be obtained from a skin graft.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Maruyama
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authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Iwahira
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013909:Thorax