Indications for the use of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in breast reconstruction. Personal experience

The paper illustrates the results of the application of the latissimus dorsi myo-cutaneous flap in breast reconstruction following mastectomy due to cancer in five patients with three different indications. Following a critical evaluation of the indications and results of breast reconstruction using...

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Published inMinerva chirurgica Vol. 45; no. 18; p. 1175
Main Authors Danieli, F, Sicari, U, Pinto, G, Bortolozzi, E, de Bernardin, M, Gatto, F, Bragato, N, Corso, G F
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published Italy 30.09.1990
Subjects
Adult
Breast - surgery
Female
Humans
Mastectomy, Modified Radical
Mastectomy, Radical
Middle Aged
Surgical Flaps
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Summary:The paper illustrates the results of the application of the latissimus dorsi myo-cutaneous flap in breast reconstruction following mastectomy due to cancer in five patients with three different indications. Following a critical evaluation of the indications and results of breast reconstruction using the rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap, the Authors conclude by confirming the validity of indications given and the positive characteristics of the myo-cutaneous flap used.
ISSN:0026-4733