Use of a Vertical Muscle-Sparing Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Without Position Change

Conclusions Vertical ms-LD flaps can be harvested and utilized in direct-to-implant reconstructions when a skin paddle (or banking) is required, or when acellular dermal matrix use is precluded, or when additional soft tissue coverage is mandatory in high-risk patients not requiring intraoperative position changes. This technique can shorten the operation time and may reduce donor-site morbidity and associated complications.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Breast Surgery Source Type: research