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Bipolar Latissimus Dorsi Transfer through a Single Incision: First Key-Step in Poland Syndrome Chest Deformity.

Authors :
Watfa W
di Summa PG
Raffoul W
Source :
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open [Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open] 2016 Aug 15; Vol. 4 (8), pp. e847. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Aug 15 (Print Publication: 2016).
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Poland syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by a unilateral congenital absence of the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major muscle. The absence of the pectoralis major does not only result in chest asymmetry but also in a missing anterior axillary fold, which is essential for natural anatomical appearance in both male and female patients. In Poland syndrome patients, we perform bipolar latissimus dorsi flap transfer, which can be associated with a sublatissimus implant in women. All procedures are performed through a single short midaxillary incision, and tendon translocation in this technique allows the creation of the anterior axillary fold and thus a natural chest appearance. Moreover, this technique can be performed by any plastic surgeon operating under a basic operating room setting.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article. The Article Processing Charge was paid for by the authors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2169-7574
Volume :
4
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27622115
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000000851