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Variation of the latissimus dorsi muscle: a case report

Electronic Physician, 2012
The latissimus dorsi muscle is used as a muscular flap in head and neck reconstructive surgery. During a routine dissection in our department, we encountered an additional muscular band in the latissimus dorsi on the left side of a male cadaver.
Shabnam Mohammadi, Sohyela Jafarpour, Ali Akbar Rajab Zadeh, Fatemeh Alipour, Akram Sadeghi   +4 more
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From Open to Robotic-assisted Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap Harvest

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Background:. The latissimus dorsi muscle is the largest muscle in the body. The classic open flap harvest technique of this muscle results in a long posterolateral thoracic vertical oblique incision that can leave an unappealing scar.
Alessandro Fouarge, MD, Nicolas Cuylits, MD   +1 more
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Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap Reconstruction Post Resection of a Giant Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report

The Annals of African Surgery, 2023
Phyllodes tumors (PTs) are a rare group of mammary fibroepithelial lesions accounting for up to 1% of breast tumors. They display biologic diversity, ranging from benign to malignant. PTs of the breast are mostly found in females aged 35–55 years and are
Mohamed Dahir, Daniel Ojuka, Eric Hungu, Alex Wamalwa   +3 more
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The Scarless Latissimus Dorsi Flap Provides Effective Lower Pole Prosthetic Coverage in Breast Reconstruction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2014
Background: The evolution of surgical breast cancer treatment has led to the oncologically safe preservation of greater amounts of native skin, yet we are still often using flaps with large skin paddles, thereby resulting in significant donor-site scars.
Mark A. Lee, MBBS, FRACS, Kirstin G. Miteff, MBBS   +1 more
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The pedicled transverse partial latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of the radiated partial mastectomy defect [PDF]

JPRAS Open, 2015
The pedicled partial latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap based on the transverse branch of the thoracodorsal artery is described as it offers several advantages for reconstruction of radiated partial mastectomy defects.
Zachary Farris, Andrew L. Kochuba
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Autologous Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction Flap Salvage: Microvascular Anastomosis with Serratus Branch

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2017
Summary:. Autologous breast reconstruction has become a standard option during the recovery of breast cancer survivors. Although pedicle damage is a rare complication of this procedure, extensive torsion or tension can lead to partial or total flap ...
Victoria Kuta, BScH, Martin LeBlanc, MD
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Comparative Study of Myocutaneous Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction With Implant Versus Lipofilling: Complication Rates and Risk Factors. [PDF]

World J Surg
Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignancy among women globally, and mastectomy often forms a critical part of its treatment. Breast reconstruction is an important aspect of post‐mastectomy care, contributing to improved psychological well‐being and quality of life.
de Almeida AP, de Oliveira VM, Paulinelli RR, Bagnoli F, Rinaldi JF, Brenelli FP, Filho IC, Miranda TR.   +7 more
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The axillary approach to raising the latissimus dorsi free flap for facial re-animation: a descriptive surgical technique [PDF]

, 2015
The latissimus dorsi flap is popular due to the versatile nature of its applications. When used as a pedicled flap it provides a robust solution when soft tissue coverage is required following breast, thoracic and head and neck surgery.
Grobbelaar, A, Jonathan Leckenby, Daniel Butler, Butler, D, Leckenby, J, Adriaan Grobbelaar   +5 more
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Operative Planning of Chest Wall Reconstructions Illustrated by a Large Defect in a Child

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022
Summary:. Reconstruction of large chest wall defects is challenging. Here we discuss the process of decision-making in planning chest wall reconstruction, considering the requirements of tumor removal, stabilization of the chest wall, and soft tissue ...
Dominik André-Lévigne, MD–PhD, Ali Modarressi, MD, Wolfram Karenovics, MD, Jean-Marc Joseph, MD, Jim C.H. Wilde, MD, Brigitte Pittet-Cuénod, MD   +5 more
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A Retrospective Study of Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Frontiers in Oncology, 2021
BackgroundThere are many different methods used for immediate breast reconstruction, but the advantages and disadvantages between distinct methods are not reported and compared directly.MethodsWe collected the data of patients who underwent breast ...
Hongmei Zheng, Hongmei Zheng, Guodong Zhu, Qing Guan, Qing Guan, Qing Guan, Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Mancheng Yu, Mancheng Yu, Juan Xu, Juan Xu, Xinhong Wu, Xinhong Wu   +15 more
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