[Latissimus dorsi free flap with "Y" anastomoses. Technical variant and use in leg reconstruction]

Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 1999 Apr;44(2):195-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a new technique for harvesting and anastomosis of the latissimus dorsi free flap. The latissimus dorsi free flap is elevated with the subscapular and circumflex scapular vessels forming a "Y" pedicle. The recipient artery is sectioned and the arterial tree of the flap is anastomosed to the recipient vessel by two end-to-end anastomoses. This technique is particularly useful in leg reconstructive surgery when only one vessel remains: it simplifies transfer (end-to-end anastomosis), anastomoses are easier because more superficial.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Back*
  • Humans
  • Leg Injuries / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Skeletal / blood supply
  • Muscle, Skeletal / transplantation*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Treatment Outcome