Transplantation of large anterior latissimus dorsi muscular flap combination with musculus rectus abdominis flap / 中华外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the value and surgical techniques of transplantation of large anterior latissimus dorsi muscular flap combination with musculus rectus abdominis flap.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Three cases (2 male and 1 female) with skin defect and bone exposed were reviewed from May 2005 to January 2007. Two patients suffered from trauma, and 1 suffered from tumor resection. Flaps size were 60 cm x 32 cm, 55 cm x 30 cm and 50 cm x 25 cm, flaps pattern including 1 free flap with 2 ends of vascular, 1 flap with pedicle and free vascular end, 1 flap with 2 ends of pedicle.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Two flaps survived completely, 1 flap with necrosis edge eventually healed after change of dressing. The infection had been effectively controlled and ready for function recovered. One case caused by trauma recovered with fracture healing, full weight-bearing and restore the original work.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Large anterior latissimus dorsi muscular flap combination with musculus rectus abdominis flap can be used for repair of large skin defect. For the difficulty and technical requirements, surgical indications should be strictly controlled.</p>