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Approach Towards Breast Reconstruction Using Latissmus Dorsi Flap

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Title: Approach Towards Breast Reconstruction Using Latissmus Dorsi Flap

Authors: Muhammad Jibran Rabbani, Asif Zubair Bhatti, Ahmed Shahzad, Sarah Rabbani

Journal: Archives of Surgical Research (ASR)

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Publisher: Pakistan Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeons Association (PETSA)

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2020

Volume: 1

Issue: 4

Language: en

Keywords: Latissimus dorsi flapBreast Reconstruction

Categories
Breast Reconstruction (12) Medicine (22336) Plastic Surgery (978) Surgery (16580)

Abstract

Latissimus dorsi flap is well recognized reconstructive option for postmastectomy breast reconstruction. It is a broad muscle that can cover a large area, can give volume, and can be used for coverage of inferior pole of breast implant. I can also be used as a salvage procedure especially in case of failed previous attempt. Moreover, it provides well vascularized cover on previously irradiated tissue. This article will review uses and advantages of pedicled latissimus dorsi flap.

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