Reconstruction of the shoulder region using a pedicled latissimus dorsi flap after resection of soft tissue due to sarcoma.
Six patients underwent reconstruction of soft tissue using a pedicled latissimus dorsi flap after tumour resection of the shoulder region. Successful flap healing was observed in all patients. One flap exhibited partial skin necrosis, which healed after conservative treatment. The pedicled latissimus dorsi flap is a safe, easy, and reliable technique for reconstruction of the shoulder region.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. micro@amc.seoul.kr
Jin Sam
JS
Kim
Jong Seok
JS
Lee
Jun O
JO
Yoon
Jae Bum
JB
Park
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000601:surgery*; D012782:Shoulder / Q000601:surgery*; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D055815:Young Adult