Modern Approaches to Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction with Immediate Fat Transfer. [Review]
Citation: Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 50(2):259-265, 2023 Apr.PMID: 36813404Department: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Plastic Surgery ResidencyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Breast Neoplasms | *Mammaplasty | *Superficial Back Muscles | Breast Neoplasms/su [Surgery] | Breast/su [Surgery] | Female | Humans | Reoperation | Retrospective Studies | Superficial Back Muscles/tr [Transplantation] | Surgical Flaps/su [Surgery]Year: 2023Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - January 2007ISSN:- 0094-1298
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The latissimus dorsi flap with immediate fat transfer is a viable option for fully autologous breast reconstruction in patients who are not candidates for free flap reconstruction. Technical modifications described in this article allow for high-volume and efficient fat grafting at the time of reconstruction to augment the flap and mitigate complications associated with the use of an implant. Copyright Published by Elsevier Inc.
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