Colgajo dorsal ancho por abordaje único vertical en el síndrome de Poland: caso clínico / Retalho latíssimo do dorso por abordagem único vertical na síndrome de Poland: caso clínico / Latissimus dorsi vertical single-approach flap in Poland syndrome: clinical case

El síndrome de Poland constituye una malformacion que asocia diversos grados de anomalia toracica y a nivel del miembro superior, con una incidencia de 1 cada 30000 nacidos vivos. Esta patologia geenra ausencia de la glandula mamaria y del musculo pectroral mayor como malformacion mas frecuente. Lo cual produce una asimetria a nivel de torax con perdida de la armonia la cual lleva a una alteracion tanto fisica como psicologica a nivel de la paciente. Por esto es necesario resolver esta patologia con la menor morbilidad posible. El planteo de generar la menor morbilidad nos llevo a realizar una tecnica por abordaje unico sub axilar, a traves del cual se diseca el musculo dorsal ancho y se transpone de forma anterior, obteniendo una sola incision, la cual se mantiene oculta debajo del miembro superior adducido. Produciendo menor tiempo operatorio, menor tiempo de internacion, disminuyendo el número de incsiones y logrando una adecuada fijacion anterior del musculo dorsal ancho.

Poland's syndrome is a malformation associated with varying degrees of thoracic and upper limb abnormality, with an incidence of 1 in 30,000 live births. This pathology generates the absence of the mammary gland and the major pectoral muscle as the most frequent malformation. Which produces an asymmetry at the chest level with loss of harmony which leads to both physical and psychological alteration at the level of the patient. For this reason, it is necessary to resolve this pathology with the least possible morbidity. The proposal to generate the least morbidity led us to perform a single sub axillary approach technique, through which the latissimus dorsi muscle is dissected and transposed anteriorly, obtaining a single incision, which is kept hidden under the upper limb adduced. Producing less operative time, shorter hospitalization time, reducing the number of incisions and achieving an adequate anterior fixation of the latissimus dorsi muscle.

A síndrome de Poland é uma malformação associada a vários graus de anomalia torácica e de membros superiores, com uma incidência de 1 em 30.000 nascidos vivos. Essa patologia gera a ausência da glândula mamária e do músculo pectoral principal como a malformação mais frequente. O que produz uma assimetria ao nível do peito com perda de harmonia que conduz a alterações físicas e psicológicas ao nível do paciente. Por isso, é necessário resolver essa patologia com a menor morbidade possível. A proposta de gerar o mínimo de morbidade nos levou a realizar uma única técnica de abordagem subaxilar, por meio da qual o músculo grande dorsal é dissecado e transposto anteriormente, obtendo-se uma única incisão, que é mantida escondida sob o membro superior. aduzido. Produzindo menos tempo operatório, menor tempo de internação, reduzindo o número de incisões e conseguindo uma fixação anterior adequada do músculo grande dorsal.

Anomalía de Poland, a propósito de dos casos / Poland anomaly, about two cases

Introducción: el síndrome de Poland, conocido también como secuencia de Poland o anomalía de Poland, fue descrito por primera vez por Alfred Poland en 1841. Corresponde a una alteración musculoesquelética congénita, caracterizada por la ausencia total o parcial del músculo pectoral mayor, asociada a anormalidades de la extremidad superior ipsilateral. Objetivo: se presentan 2 casos de niñas que consultaron por asimetría mamaria, en el primer caso una niña de 12 años con ausencia del pectoral mayor y antecedente de postquirúrgicos sindactilia de mano derecha ipsilateral. El segundo caso, una niña de 9 años con asimetría mamaria sin alteración en la extremidad. Conclusión: la anomalía de Poland o secuencia de Poland es una alteración musculoesquelética de presentación infrecuente, de aparición esporádica, de mayor prevalencia en masculinos, afecta generalmente el lado derecho del cuerpo, muy pocas veces amerita tratamiento quirúrgico

Introduction: Poland syndrome, also known as Poland sequence or Poland anomaly, was first described by Alfred Poland in 1841. It corresponds to a congenital musculoskeletal disorder, characterized by the total or partial absence of the major pectoral muscle associated with limb abnormalities ipsilateral superior. Objective: There are 2 cases of girls who consulted for breast asymmetry, in the first case a 12-year-old girl with absence of the pectoralis major and a history of post-surgical syndactyly of the right ipsilateral hand, the second case a 9-year-old girl with breast asymmetry without limb alteration Conclusion: The anomaly of Poland or sequence of Poland is a musculoskeletal alteration with an infrequent presentation, of sporadic appearance, more frequent in males, 10 frequently affecting the right side of the body, very rarely merits surgical treatment.

Imaging of Thoracic Wall Abnormalities

Identification of certain abnormalities of the chest wall can be extremely helpful in correctly diagnosing a number of syndromic conditions and systemic diseases. Additionally, chest wall abnormalities may sometimes constitute diagnoses by themselves. In the present pictorial essay, we review a number of such conditions and provide illustrative cases that were retrospectively identified from our clinical imaging database. These include pentalogy of Cantrell, Klippel-Feil syndrome, cleidocranial dysplasia, Poland syndrome, osteopetrosis, neurofibromatosis type 1, Marfan syndrome, Gardner syndrome, systemic sclerosis, relapsing polychondritis, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, ankylosing spondylitis, hyperparathyroidism, rickets, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, tuberculosis, septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint, elastofibroma dorsi, and sternal dehiscence.

Deformidad de la caja torácica / Chest wall deformity

Resumen Las deformidades de la caja torácica se pueden dividir en dos tipos, las que son productos del desarrollo anormal del pecho en el crecimiento y las congénitas que son las secundarias a una malformación estructural del pecho evidente en el nacimiento. Las malformaciones del desarrollo son las más comunes, como por ejemplo pectus excavatum o pectun carinatum. Las menos comunes son las de tipo congénito: síndrome de Poland, displasia espondilotorácica, displasia espondilocostal, síndrome de Jeune y los defectos de la costilla o el esternón. Las deformidades del pecho de tipo congénita se caracterizan por afectar la relación entre la columna vertebral, la caja torácica y los pulmones. La mayoría de estos pacientes desarrollan un disturbio respiratorio progresivo de tipo restrictivo conocido como Síndrome de Insuficiencia Torácica. Este síndrome se define como la deficiencia de la caja torácica para mantener una respiración normal y sostener el crecimiento fisiológico del pulmón. En este artículo discutiremos varias condiciones que afectan el desarrollo y función de la caja torácica.

Chest wall deformities are divided as an abnormal development during the growth or those secondary to a congenital malformation. The developmental type is the most common: pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum. The less common are the congenital types of chest wall abnormalities: Poland's syndrome, Jeune's syndrome, espondylothoracic dysplasia, espondylocostal dysplasia and defects of the ribs or sternum. The congenital type usually affects the relationship between the spine, rib cage and the lungs. Therefore, many of these patients will develop a progressive respiratory disturbance of restrictive type known as Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome. Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is defining as a deficiency of the rib cage to maintain a normal respiration and to sustain the physiological growth of the lungs. In this article will discuss several conditions that will affect the development and function of the chest wall.

Síndrome de Poland: descripción de un caso en la sala de partos / Poland syndrome: Description of a case in the delivery room

El Síndrome de Poland es un trastorno congénito raro que se caracteriza por la ausencia o hipoplasia unilateral del musculo pectoral mayor asociado a malformaciones en la extremidad superior y tejido mamario ipsilateral. Las manifestaciones clínicas en los recién nacidos solamente se describen en la literatura, por lo tanto muchos aspectos de su presentación en las guarderías son ignoradas. Presentamos el caso de un recién nacido que manifiesta una respiración paradójica desde el momento del nacimiento. Este tipo de hallazgo clínico esta vagamente descrito en el Síndrome de Poland y menos aún en el periodo neonatal.

Poland Syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by the absence unilateral pectoralis major muscle. it can be associated with other multiple malformations usually in the same affected side. The clinical manifestation in newborns are merely described in the literature, therefore many aspect in its presentation in the nursery are ignored. We present the case of a newborn manifesting paradoxical breathing since birth. This clinical finding is barely describe in poland's syndrome and even less during newborn period.

Serie de Casos: Síndrome de Poland Completo vs. Incompleto. Resolución Quirúrgica / Case Series: Poland Syndrome Complete vs Incomplete. Surgical Resolution

INTRODUCCIÓN: El síndrome de Poland es una enfermedad congénita polimalformativa extremadamente rara, su etiología es aún desconocida, afectando principalmente el desarrollo del músculo pectoral mayor; se acompañan frecuentemente de malformaciones de la mano, mama, complejo areola-pezón, pectoral menor ipsilateral y otras malformaciones asociadas. Su diagnóstico se basa en un correcto examen clínico junto con una tomografía axial computarizada con reconstrucción en 3D. El tratamiento quirúrgico final es individualizado y dependerá de la existencia de una o más malformaciones. CASOS CLÍNICOS: Se trató de cuatro pacientes con cuadro clínico compatible con síndrome de Poland, siendo común el subdesarrollo o ausencia del músculo pectoral mayor. EVOLUCIÓN: Se realizó a cada paciente una tomografía axial computarizada con reconstrucción en 3D para confirmar su diagnóstico y realizar un tratamiento quirúrgico según la necesidad de cada paciente, después del procedimiento se dio seguimiento a los pacientes con una respuesta favorable y sin complicaciones. CONCLUSIONES: El síndrome de Poland se caracteriza por un cuadro clínico variable, con la ausencia o subdesarrollo del músculo pectoral mayor, el tratamiento quirurgico fue personalizado para cada paciente. Las técnicas quirúrgicas incluyeron reconstrucción de la pared torácica mediante osteosíntesis en los casos graves independientemente del sexo del paciente; rotación de colgajos del músculo dorsal ancho, colocación de expansores tisulares y prótesis mamarias en el caso de las pacientes femeninas y colocación de prótesis preformadas mediante estereolitografía en el caso de los pacientes masculinos.

BACKGROUND: The Poland syndrome is an extremely rare polymalformative congenital disease, the etiology is still unknown, mainly affecting the development of the pectoralis major muscle; they are frequently accompanied by malformations of the hand, breast, nipple-areola complex, ipsilateral minor pectoral and other associated malformations. The diagnosis is based on a correct clinical examination together with a computerized axial tomography with 3D reconstruction. The final surgical treatment is individualized and will depend on the existence of one or more malformations. CASE REPORTS: Four patients with a clinical picture compatible with the Poland syndrome were treated, with underdevelopment or absence of the pectoralis major muscle being common. EVOLUTION: Each patient underwent a computerized axial tomography with 3D reconstruction to confirm their diagnosis and perform a surgical treatment according to the needs of each patient; after the procedure, patients were followed up with a favorable response and without complications. CONCLUSIONS: The Poland syndrome is characterized by a variable clinical picture, with the absence or underdevelopment of the pectoralis major muscle, the surgical treatment was customized for each patient. Surgical techniques included reconstruction of the chest wall by osteosynthesis in severe cases regardless of the sex of the patient; rotation of flaps of the latissimus dorsi muscle, placement of tissue expanders and mammary prosthesis in the case of female patients and placement of preformed prostheses by stereolithography in the case male patients.

Síndrome de Poland: dois relatos de caso com suas respectivas condutas cirúrgicas / Poland's syndrome: two case reports with their respective surgical procedures

A Síndrome de Poland é uma anomalia congênita de baixa incidência, que afeta em média 1:32000 nascidos vivos e tem causa idiopática. Essa condição é caracterizada pela atrofia ou ausência do músculo peitoral maior, mas pode acometer também outros músculos, como o peitoral menor e serrátil. Nessa síndrome pode ocorrer associação de outros fenômenos, como a sindactilia ipsilateral, hipoplasia da mão, alterações ósseas e deformidade de Sprengel, na qual a escápula passa a ser menor e alada. No presente estudo, relatamos dois casos de Síndrome de Poland com base na revisão de prontuários. No primeiro caso, percebemos uma atrofia muscular na mama direita em que foi necessária a utilização de dois expansores para fazer a reconstrução, um na mama direita e outro na região toracoabdominal, em virtude de atrofia tecidual entre a pele e o osso. Em sequência, foi colocada a prótese mamária definitiva de silicone e foi feita a correção da atrofia tecidual. Já no segundo caso, não houve a necessidade de colocação de expansores. Em cada caso foi usada uma maneira de correção, uma vez que, nesta síndrome, não há um método único de tratar o paciente, devendo cada caso ser estudado individualmente. Com o estudo, é possível notar que a Síndrome de Poland não causa uma patologia de fato, já que na ausência do músculo peitoral maior não há comprometimentos motores, o que ocorre é um comprometimento estético(AU)

Poland 's syndrome is a congenital abnormality of low incidence, which affects roughly 1: 32,000 live births and is idiopathic. This condition is characterized by atrophy or absence of the pectoralis major muscle, but can also affect other muscles such as the pectoralis minor and serratus. This syndrome can occur in association with such other phenomena as ipsilateral syndactyly, hand hypoplasia, bone changes, and Sprengel's deformity, in which the scapula becomes smaller and winged. In the present study we report two cases of Poland's syndrome based on chart review. In the first case there was muscular atrophy in the right breast, where the use of two expanders was required for the reconstruction, one on the right breast and the other in the thoracoabdominal region, due to tissue atrophy between the skin and the bone. Subsequently, the final silicone breast implant was placed and correction of tissue atrophy was performed. In the second case there was no need for using expanders. In each case a different way of correction was used, since in this syndrome there is no single method to treat the patient, and each case should be studied individually. From this study one can see that Poland's Syndrome does not cause an actual pathology, as the absence of the pectoralis major does not bring any motor compromising; what happens is aesthetic compromising(AU)

A Wide Spectrum of Axial Mesodermal Dysplasia Complex With Rhombencephalic Anomaly: A Case Report

Axial mesodermal dysplasia complex (AMDC) arises in variable combinations of craniocaudal anomalies such as musculoskeletal deformities, neuroschisis, or rhombencephalic developmental disorders. To the best of our knowledge, the co-existence of AMDC with associated musculoskeletal anomalies, medullary neuroschisis with mirror movements, and cranial nerve anomalies has not yet been reported. Here, we report the case of a 4-year-old boy whose clinical features were suggestive of Goldenhar syndrome and Poland syndrome with Sprengel deformity. Moreover, he showed mirror movements in his hands suspected of rhombencephalic malformation, and infranuclear-type facial nerve palsy of the left side of his face, the opposite side to the facial anomalies of Goldenhar syndrome. After conducting radiological studies, he was diagnosed with medullary neuroschisis without pontine malformations and Klippel-Feil syndrome with rib anomalies. Based on these findings, we propose that clinical AMDC can be accompanied by a wide variety of musculoskeletal defects and variable degrees of central nervous system malformations. Therefore, in addition to detailed physical and neurological examinations, imaging studies should be considered in AMDC.

Secuencia de Poland, de las bases embriológicas a la práctica clínica / Poland sequence, going from the embryological bases to the clinical practice

La secuencia de Poland es un defecto congénito típicamente descrito como la ausencia congénita unilateral del músculo pectoral, que puede encontrarse asociado a la aparición de otras anomalías torácicas ipsilaterales y/o de extremidades superiores, las cuales abarcan diferentes grados de severidad funcional y de alteraciones estéticas. En la literatura se describen distintas asociaciones con diferentes síndromes, sin embargo su etiología es aún desconocida, aunque existen varias hipótesis sobre su posible causa, y es la más aceptada aquella que hace referencia a procesos de disrupción vascular. En la práctica clínica, las formas de expresión leve pueden ser ignoradas, pero en los casos más severos es requerida la atención de grupos multidisciplinarios de especialistas para su tratamiento. Se hace una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre la secuencia de Poland.

Poland sequence is a birth defect typically described as unilateral congenital absence of the pectoralis muscle, which may be associated with the occurrence of other ipsilateral thoracic and/or upper extremities anomalies that cover different degrees of functional severity and esthetic alterations. The literature describes various types of association with different syndromes; however, its etiology remains unknown and several hypotheses about the possible cause of this disease exist, being the most accepted the one that deals with vascular disruption processes. In the clinical practice, mild forms of expression can be ignored, but in the most severe cases, the attention of a multidisciplinary group of specialists is required for disease management. A systematic literature review on Poland sequence was made.

Poland Syndrome in One Dizygotic Twin: A Case Report / 대한주산의학회잡지

Poland syndrome, also known as pectoral aplasia-dysdactylia syndrome, is a rare anomaly, characterized by aplasia of the pectoralis major muscle with ipsilateral upper extremity anomalies. The cause of Poland syndrome is still unknown. Several twin patients were reported to propose a genetic or nongenetic hypothesis. We experienced a female baby showing absence of the pectoralis major muscle in a pair of mixed twin. The patient was referred to our hospital for evaluation of an asymmetric chest wall. She showed depression of the left chest wall, ipsilateral nipple hypoplasia, and axillary webbing. A chest CT scan showed aplasia of the left large pectoral muscle. Our patient had no abnormalities such as symbrachydactyly in an ipsilateral upper extremity. In comparison, a physical examination showed that the fraternal twin boy was completely normal.

Características por imagen del síndrome de Poland: Presentación de un caso / Imaging of Poland Syndrome: Case Report

Se conoce como síndrome de Poland a la combinación de la agenesia total o parcial del músculo pectoral mayor con una anomalía de la mano homolateral. Aunque su patogenia es incierta, se cree que deriva de una anomalía del desarrollo durante el primer trimestre de gestación. A pesar de que no existe un consenso en cuanto a su clasificación, la de Foucras es la más usada. Las imágenes juegan un papel importante desde el punto de vista diagnóstico, para confirmar, describir y clasificar el grado de hipoplasia-aplasia muscular, para orientar hacia el tratamiento quirúrgico más apropiado.

Poland syndrome is defined as a combination of total or partial agenesis of the pectoralis major muscle associated to an anomaly in the ipsilateral hand. The pathogenesis remains uncertain, it is believed that this group of malformations occurs in a developmental abnormality during the first trimester of gestation. There is no consensus about their classification. However, Foucras classification is the most used. Images play an important role to confirm and describe the grade of muscle hypoplasia-aplasia, this way, it could be classified to lead to the most appropriate surgical treatment.

Poland's syndrome with unusual hand and chest anomalies: A rare case report.

Poland’s syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly consisting of a unilateral absence of the pectoralis major, ipsilateral muscle, hand anomaly and occasionally associated other malformations of the chest wall and breast. Many structural and functional abnormalities have been described in association with this syndrome. We report an incidentally diagnosed case in a 27-year-old male patient who presented to us with symbrachydactyly. In addition to this, anterior depression of 2nd, 3rd and 4th ribs and bifid (forked) 5th rib was present on radiological investigations. The body of sternum was short and deformed on the right side with absence of xiphoid process. All middle phalanges were absent on right hand. It is a rare variant of Poland’s syndrome.

Poland syndrome.

Poland’s syndrome is a rare congenital condition, characterized by the absence of the sternal or breastbone portion of the pectoralis major muscle, which may be associated with the absence of nearby musculoskeletal structures. We hereby report an 8‑year‑old boy with typical features of Poland syndrome, the first documented case from Uttar Pradesh, India.

Poland syndrome a rare congenital anomaly.

Poland syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly classically consisting of unilateral hypoplasia of the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major muscle and ipsilateral brachysyndactyly. It was first described by Alfred Poland in 1840 and may occur with different gravity. Our patient is an eight‑year‑old Nigerian girl with left‑sided anterior chest wall defect with no detectable structural heart abnormality but presented with repeated episodes of syncopal attacks following minor trauma to the anterior chest wall.

Achados radiológicos na síndrome de Poland / Poland 's syndrome: radiologic findings

A síndrome de Poland é uma anomalia congênita rara não hereditária. Os autores descrevem os achados radiológicos clássicos da síndrome de Poland através de um relato de caso de um paciente masculino de quatro anos de idade com assimetria torácica e das mãos, ilustrando os critérios imaginológicos fundamentais para a conclusão diagnóstica.

Poland's syndrome is a rare non-inherited congenital anomaly. The authors describe the classic radiologic findings of Poland's syndrome by reporting the case of a male four-year old patient with asymmetry of hands and chest, illustrating the fundamental imaging criteria for a conclusive diagnosis.

Poland's syndrome in women: 24 cases study and literature review / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Since its first description in 1841, numerous variations and treatments of Poland's syndrome (congenital deficiency of the pectoralis major muscle associated with brachysyndactyly) have been reported. None of the reports, however, involved female Chinese patients.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A retrospective study of 24 female patients was conducted to guide the selection of methods of surgical reconstruction. The patients were divided into three groups according to the degree of thoracic tissue development. Type I (mild): Limited tissue loss which can be treated with simple filling with autologous fat and/or an artificial breast implant. Type II (moderate): Moderate thoracic tissue hypoplasia where the breast parenchyma can still offer adequate implant coverage. Mammoplasty using a latissimus dorsi muscular flap with an implant was performed in this group. The flap was used to fill the infraclavicular hollow, and the implant was placed in the dual-plane pocket. Type III (severe): Severe thoracic tissue hypoplasia, without sufficient parenchyma to offer implant coverage. A latissimus dorsi muscular flap was used to form a total submuscular pocket in which an implant was placed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The numbers of Type I, II, and III patients were 15, 3, and 6, respectively. All of the flaps and injected fat demonstrated good survival. Satisfactory cosmetic results were exhibited during the follow-up period of 1 to 9 years.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Although this group of patients showed varied conditions, they can be roughly divided into three types according to the degree of thoracic tissue development. In our experience, this classification is simple and useful in choosing the breast reconstruction options.</p>

Poland sequence: series of two cases and brief review of the literature

Poland sequence is a rare congenital anomaly involving the chest wall and arm, displaying differing degrees of severity, functional and aesthetic impairments. Here we report a series of two cases that presented to us with this anomaly. These cases illustrate, for physicians, the importance of physical diagnosis and reinforce the practice of looking for additional anomalies when one is discovered

Reconstrução de mama usando o músculo grande dorsal: descrição de uma nova técnica com cicatriz reduzida / Breast reconstruction using latissimus dorsi muscle flap: a novel surgical technique with reduced scarring

INTRODUÇÃO: O retalho de músculo grande dorsal (MGD) é uma das opções cirúrgicas mais usadas nas reconstruções mamárias. A cicatriz da área doadora no dorso, embora por vezes situada sob a alça do sutiã, frequentemente é extensa e pode ser de qualidade ruim (alargada ou hipertrófica). O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever a dissecção e rotação do MGD através de duas incisões reduzidas. MÉTODO: No total, 12 pacientes do sexo feminino foram submetidas a reconstrução mamária unilateral com retalho de MGD isolado (sem pele). Dessas pacientes, 10 eram portadoras de síndrome de Poland e tiveram suas mamas reconstruídas com expansor tecidual num primeiro tempo, com posterior rotação do retalho de MGD para cobrir a prótese de silicone definitiva; e outras 2 pacientes tinham evoluído com diminuição do volume, irregularidades e retrações da mama após adenomastectomia, e tiveram sua prótese coberta pelo MGD. O procedimento cirúrgico consistiu de incisão longitudinal de 5 cm sobre a borda lateral do MGD e no sulco inframamário. Realizou-se dissecção, secção e rotação do músculo somente com a retração da pele. RESULTADOS: Em seguimento ambulatorial, a extensão da cicatriz apresentou média de 6,2 cm. O tempo cirúrgico médio para rotação do retalho e síntese da área doadora foi de 80 minutos. Não foram observadas complicações pós-operatórias nesta série. CONCLUSÕES: A incisão reduzida para dissecção do MGD nas reconstruções mamárias mostrou-se bastante factível e segura, com vantagem estética e sem aumento dos custos e do tempo cirúrgico.

BACKGROUND: The latissimus dorsi muscle flap is one of the most commonly used surgical options for breast reconstruction. The donor area scar on the back, although sometimes hidden beneath the bra strap, is often extensive and enlarged or hypertrophic. The aim of this study is to describe the dissection and rotation of the latissimus dorsi muscle using 2 reduced vertical incisions. METHODS: Twelve female patients underwent unilateral breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi muscle flap. Ten patients had Poland's syndrome, and their breast reconstruction was performed with a tissue expander at the first instance, with subsequent latissimus dorsi muscle flap rotation to cover the silicone prosthesis. Two patients experienced volume decrease, irregularities, and breast retractions after adenomastectomy; their prosthesis were also covered by a latissimus dorsi muscle flap. The surgical procedure consisted of a 5-cm longitudinal incision on the lateral border of the latissimus dorsi muscle and another on the inframammary fold. Dissection, section, and rotation of the muscle were performed through skin retraction. RESULTS: The final extension of the scar at follow-up averaged 6.2 cm. The mean surgical time for flap rotation and synthesis of the donor area was 80 minutes. No postoperative complications were observed in any of the cases. CONCLUSIONS: The reduced incision for dissection of the latissimus dorsi flap for breast reconstruction proved to be feasible and safe; this method provides aesthetic advantages without increasing cost or surgical time.