title: [Application of latissimus dorsi-myocutaneous flap in breast reconstruction].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the design, procedures and effect of latissimus dorsi-myocutaneous flap (LDMF) for breast reconstruction.
  
  
  METHODS
  From May, 2005 to April, 2006, 18 consecutive patients underwent breast reconstruction with LDMF. Combined breast implants were also inserted in 8 of the 18 cases. The procedure duration, complication and aesthetic results were assessed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean procedure duration was 147 minutes. There was no flap loss and no severe complications. The reconstructed breast was a little over high in one patient. All the other 17 patients (94.4%) were very satisfied with the aesthetic result.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  LDMF or a combination of LDMF with breast implants is a reliable method for breast reconstruction with low complication. The procedure is easily performed with good aesthetic result.
authors.affiliation: Breast Department, Cancer Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300060, China.
authors.forename: Jian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yin
authors.forename: Xue-hui
authors.initials: XH
authors.lastname: Zang
authors.forename: Chun-hua
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Xiao
authors.forename: Lian-sheng
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Ning
authors.forename: Ming-yue
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Han
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps