[The transplantation of latissimus dorsi flap of the base of T shape artery with the pedicle of the thoracodorsal artery].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the possibility that the free latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flap to repair the forearm leg wound.


METHODS
To design latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flap which is foundation on T form thoracodorsal artery stalk. To set the short arm into the receiver artery break and anastomos them. It is not only reassure the blood of free musculo-cutaneous flap, but also reconstruct the continuation of the receiver main artery.


RESULTS
In 16 patients, 15 patients success completely, 1 patient main success. The blood supply of receiver is adequate.


CONCLUSIONS
The free T form thoracodorsal artery stalk musculo-cutaneous flap free grafting is a good method to repair the skin and soft tissues defection of forearm and leg.
Zhao
Meng
M
Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Shiyan Taihe Hospital, Shiyan 442000, China.
Liu
Jia-guo
JG
Liao
You-qiao
YQ
Hu
Jun
J
Liu
Dong
D
Yao
Zhong-jun
ZJ
He
Ming-wu
MW
Xu
Sheng-kang
SK
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001158:Arteries; D005542:Forearm; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D035002:Lower Extremity; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012867:Skin; D064171:Superficial Back Muscles / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D014945:Wound Healing