The transplantation of latissimus dorsi flap of the base of T shape artery with the pedicle of the thoracodorsal artery.
- Author:
Meng ZHAO
1
;
Jia-guo LIU
;
You-qiao LIAO
;
Jun HU
;
Dong LIU
;
Zhong-jun YAO
;
Ming-wu HE
;
Sheng-kang XU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Anastomosis, Surgical; methods; Arteries; Forearm; Free Tissue Flaps; blood supply; transplantation; Humans; Leg; Lower Extremity; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Skin; Superficial Back Muscles; blood supply; transplantation; Wound Healing
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(2):104-106
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the possibility that the free latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flap to repair the forearm leg wound.
METHODSTo design latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flap which is foundation on T form thoracodorsal artery stalk. To set the short arm into the receiver artery break and anastomos them. It is not only reassure the blood of free musculo-cutaneous flap, but also reconstruct the continuation of the receiver main artery.
RESULTSIn 16 patients, 15 patients success completely, 1 patient main success. The blood supply of receiver is adequate.
CONCLUSIONSThe free T form thoracodorsal artery stalk musculo-cutaneous flap free grafting is a good method to repair the skin and soft tissues defection of forearm and leg.
