Latissimus dorsi transfer to restore thoracic malformation of Poland's syndrome.
- Author:
Ji-guang MA
1
;
Xin YANG
;
Zhi-qiang XUE
;
Ping DU
;
Wei HE
;
Guang-ci SUN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Muscle, Skeletal; transplantation; Poland Syndrome; surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Surgical Flaps; Thoracic Surgical Procedures; methods; Thoracic Wall; surgery; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2006;44(1):48-49
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the methods and points for attention of latissimus dorsi muscle flap transplantation to correct the thoracic malformation of Poland's syndrome.
METHODSFrom 1995 to 2003, 10 patients were diagnosed of Poland's syndrome with absence of pectoris major muscle in all patients. The latissimus dorsi muscle flap was exposed and transferred through a vertical lateral thoracic cut and a short cut beneath the axillary fold. Reconstruction of the anterior axillary wall is one of the major goals to be achieved in this operation.
RESULTSAll of the latissimus dorsi muscle flaps survived. Satisfactory outcomes were achieved after 1-2 years of follow-up.
CONCLUSIONThe latissimus dorsi muscle flap has a stable and reliable blood supply. It is an ideal muscle flap to restore the thoracic malformation of Poland's syndrome.
