A new experimental model for myocutaneous flaps: latissimus dorsi of the rabbit--an anatomic study.
A new experimental model, the latissimus dorsi flap of the rabbit, was studied. This was found to be a relatively inexpensive research model. Its use is advocated for composite tissue transfer as transposition, island, or free myocutaneous flaps.
D000818:Animals; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001415:Back; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation; D011817:Rabbits; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology