Vascular considerations in the use of a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap after a mastectomy with an axillary dissection

Is an intact thoracodorsal vascular pedicle necessary for clinical rotation of a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap? Our laboratory and clinical experiences indicate that it is not necessary. These are described herein.

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 64; no. 6; p. 771
Main Authors Maxwell, G P, McGibbon, B M, Hoopes, J E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1979
Subjects
Angiography
Animals
Axilla - surgery
Blood Vessels
Breast - surgery
Female
Haplorhini
Humans
Macaca mulatta
Male
Mammary Glands, Animal - surgery
Mastectomy - methods
Surgery, Plastic - methods
Surgical Flaps
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Summary:Is an intact thoracodorsal vascular pedicle necessary for clinical rotation of a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap? Our laboratory and clinical experiences indicate that it is not necessary. These are described herein.
ISSN:0032-1052
DOI:10.1097/00006534-197912000-00004