A sensory innervated latlsslmus dorsi musculocutaneous free flap: Case report

The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous free flap has been shown to be a useful tool in reconstructive surgery. Sensory innervation of the vascular territory of the latissimus dorsi is presented. This anatomic principle is applied in a free transfer of a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for reco...

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Veröffentlicht in:Microsurgery 1981-06, Vol.2 (4), p.289-293
Hauptverfasser: Dabb, Richard W., Conklin, William T.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous free flap has been shown to be a useful tool in reconstructive surgery. Sensory innervation of the vascular territory of the latissimus dorsi is presented. This anatomic principle is applied in a free transfer of a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for reconstruction of the volar area of a foot following a severe frostbite injury.
ISSN:0738-1085
1098-2752
DOI:10.1002/micr.1920020411