title: Improving the donor site cosmesis of the latissimus dorsi flap.
abstract: A modification in the design of the pedicled latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap is described that aims to minimize the cosmetic morbidity of its donor site. The implications of this variation are discussed with particular reference to use of the flap in postmastectomy reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Searle
mesh_terms: D001415:Back; D002921:Cicatrix; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques