ArticlePlastic and aesthetic research2021
Revisiting pedicled latissimus dorsi flaps in head and neck reconstruction: contrasting shoulder morbidities across mysofascial flaps.
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- Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Ear and Temporal Region: Structural and Functional Considerations Including Hearing Rehabilitation-A Narrative Review.Audiology research · 2026Review
- Microsurgical Reconstruction of a Cranial Defect Using a Latissimus Dorsi Flap: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
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- Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap: a comprehensive review and case series.Annals of translational medicine · 2023Review
- Reconstruction of a massive chest wall defect using a free anterolateral-lower medial thigh flaps: a case report.Journal of surgical case reports · 2023Article
- Osteotomized folded scapular tip free flap for complex midfacial reconstruction.Plastic and aesthetic research · 2021Article
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Abstract
Free tissue transfer has become the gold standard for reconstruction within the head and neck. However, there are still many instances where pedicled locoregional flaps are the optimal reconstructive option. When myofascial tissue is needed, several options have been described throughout the literature. Various trapezius flaps have been used, although these have variable vascular anatomy and significant donor site morbidity. The pectoralis major myofascial flap has become a mainstay in head and neck reconstruction for its ease of harvest and reliability but suffers from similar issues with donor site morbidity. The pedicled latissimus dorsi flap (PLDF) is another reliable option that has been used for multiple different ablative sites within the head and neck. The thin, pliable structure of the latissimus dorsi makes it a viable option for many defects, and recent reports also support its feasibility for use in an interdisciplinary two-team approach. Furthermore, the donor site morbidity of the PLDF is minimal compared to other similar myofascial options. In this article, we describe the surgical considerations and operative techniques for PLDF transfer along with a review of its associated donor site morbidity.
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