Dealing with the non-healing; donor site defect following latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in breast reconstruction

We present two cases of donor site morbidity following immediate breast reconstruction using the extended latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. Early post operative dehiscence occurred in both cases, followed by a prolonged period of expectant and conservative management. Plastic surgical intervention...

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Published in:European journal of plastic surgery 2010-04, Vol.33 (2), p.93-96
Main Authors: Khan, Mashuk, Georgeu, Garrick A., Niranjan, Niri
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Plastic Surgery
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Summary:We present two cases of donor site morbidity following immediate breast reconstruction using the extended latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. Early post operative dehiscence occurred in both cases, followed by a prolonged period of expectant and conservative management. Plastic surgical intervention involved exploration and removal of significant epithelial lined cavities and reconstruction using local flaps to solve this complication.
ISSN:0930-343X
1435-0130
DOI:10.1007/s00238-009-0388-6