Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap as a Therapeutic Option in Breast Reconstructive Surgery: A Case Report

In plastic surgery, the reconstructive ladder is a systematic approach used to guide the planning and execution of reconstructive procedures. The use of autologous tissues is preferred in the breast reconstruction process due to the multiple advantages they offer. The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap has been the therapeutic option of choice in these cases, replacing other surgical techniques because of the high adaptability and low complication rates. We report a case of a 69-year-old female who presented a lesion in the right breast reported as sarcoma, who underwent into an extended resection and reconstructive procedure with a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap.

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Cureus
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2024-09-15
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69481
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Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap as a Therapeutic Option in Breast Reconstructive Surgery: A Case Report

Sergio E Vázquez-Lara, José Luis Villarreal-Salgado, Carolina Montenegro Jimenez, Alexis Ortega-Fernández et al.
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Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap as a Therapeutic Option in Breast Reconstructive Surgery: A Case Report

Sergio E Vázquez-Lara, José Luis Villarreal-Salgado, Carolina Montenegro Jimenez, Alexis Ortega-Fernández, Fernando Carballar Mejía
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In plastic surgery, the reconstructive ladder is a systematic approach used to guide the planning and execution of reconstructive procedures. The use of autologous tissues is preferred in the breast reconstruction process due to the multiple advantages they offer. The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap has been the therapeutic option of choice in these cases, replacing other surgical techniques because of the high adaptability and low complication rates. We report a case of a 69-year-old female who presented a lesion in the right breast reported as sarcoma, who underwent into an extended resection and reconstructive procedure with a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap.

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CETYS Universidad (MX), Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (MX)
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Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flap as a Therapeutic Option in Breast Reconstructive Surgery: A Case Report — Sergio E Vázquez-Lara, José Luis Villarreal-Salgado, et al. · Cureus (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS