title: Latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction.
abstract: The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap provides a readily available local source of well-vascularized muscle and fat that can be used in conjunction with tissue expanders and implants to reconstruct the breast after mastectomy in both an immediate and a delayed fashion. The procedure is straightforward, consistent, and well tolerated by patients. Donor-site morbidity is minimal and the aesthetic results can be outstanding. Use of this technique is recommended as a versatile and predictable method for breast reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Center for Breast and Body Contouring, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA. cbbcmain@iserv.net
authors.forename: Dennis C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Hammond
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors