1. [The transplantation of latissimus dorsi flap of the base of T shape artery with the pedicle of the thoracodorsal artery].
- Author
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Zhao M, Liu JG, Liao YQ, Hu J, Liu D, Yao ZJ, He MW, and Xu SK
- Subjects
- Anastomosis, Surgical methods, Arteries, Forearm, Free Tissue Flaps blood supply, Humans, Leg, Lower Extremity, Plastic Surgery Procedures, Skin, Superficial Back Muscles blood supply, Wound Healing, Free Tissue Flaps transplantation, Superficial Back Muscles transplantation
- Abstract
Objective: To explore the possibility that the free latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flap to repair the forearm leg wound., Methods: To 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., Results: In 16 patients, 15 patients success completely, 1 patient main success. The blood supply of receiver is adequate., Conclusions: The 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.
- Published
- 2003