Autologous Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction Flap Salvage: Microvascular Anastomosis with Serratus Branch
| Autor: | Victoria Kuta, BScH, Martin LeBlanc, MD |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, Vol 5, Iss 7 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2169-7574 00000000 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001427 |
| Popis: | 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 failure. We report a case of partial flap salvage after accidental transection of the pedicled blood supply within the intramuscular course of a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. This salvage technique involved microvascular anastomosis between the remaining vasculature of the latissimus dorsi pedicle and the serratus branch of the thoracodorsal artery and vein. |
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