Delayed breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap
Citation
Agaoglu G, Erol OO. Delayed breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009; 33(3): 413-420. doi: 10.1007/s00266-009-9338-8.Abstract
Background: The ideal method of breast reconstruction should be safe, reliable, and have minimal or no donor-site morbidity. We present our experience with the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for delayed breast reconstruction with immediate permanent implant insertion.
Methods: The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap was performed on patients who presented for delayed breast reconstruction. From 1999 to 2007, charts of patients were reviewed for age, type of mastectomy, history of chest wall irradiation, nipple-areola complex reconstruction, and complications at both the donor site and the reconstructed breast site.