Serratus anterior transposition muscle flaps for bronchial coverage: technique and functional outcomes.
Because of its consistent anatomy, long vascular pedicle, malleability, low complication rate, and low donor site morbidity, we prefer serratus anterior transposition muscle flaps for prophylactic coverage of irradiated bronchi and treatment of bronchopleural fistulas. Our surgical technique is described, and our outcomes are discussed. Serratus anterior transposition muscle flaps can be performed with minimal morbidity and minimal impairment of upper extremity function.
Groth
Shawn S
SS
Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA.
Whitson
Bryan A
BA
D'Cunha
Jonathan
J
Andrade
Rafael S
RS
Landis
George H
GH
Maddaus
Michael A
MA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome