Bilobed latissimus dorsi flap for a decubitus ulcer.
A case is presented of a bilobed latissimus dorsi flap. The advantage of this flap is to close a large defect without having to resort to a skin graft for closure of the donor-site defect. The advantages of this procedure are as follows: Well-vascularized, stable coverage for decubitus ulcers. Acceptable cosmetic deformity. Avoidance of a skin graft. Decreasing the length of hospitalization.
D000368:Aged; D001415:Back; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps