ELBOW DEFECT COVERAGE WITH A ONE-STAGED, TUNNELED LATISSIMUS-DORSI TRANSPOSITION FLAP

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CHANG, LD
GOLDBERG, NH
CHANG, B
SPENCE, R
机构
[1] UNIV MARYLAND HOSP,DIV PLAST & RECONSTRUCT SURG,22 S GREENE ST,BALTIMORE,MD 21201
[2] JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV HOSP,BALTIMORE,MD 21205
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10.1097/00000637-199405000-00010
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R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
Upper extremity reconstruction is very challenging due to the unavailability of expendable local muscles. A review of the literature reveals that the latissimus dorsi muscle has been used for functional restoration of elbow extension and flexion as well as soft-tissue coverage of upper arm and shoulder defects. In addition, the latissimus dorsi muscle has been used for forearm reconstruction. Although we have been unable to find any reports of the use of the latissimus dorsi muscle for pure coverage of complex elbow wounds, we have successfully used the latissimus dorsi transposition flap to cover complex elbow defects in a one-staged procedure for patients. In 3 of 4 patients, the latissimus dorsi transposition flap was the first choice. In the other patient, the latissimus dorsi flap was successfully used as an alternative choice for coverage of an open, comminuted elbow fracture after a failed rectus abdominis free tissue transfer. A technique is described for coverage of complex elbow defects by transferring a latissimus dorsi muscle on its vascular pedicle with or without an overlying skin island. This procedure is safe, one-staged, and results in minimal donor morbidity. The latissimus dorsi transposition flap provides reliable coverage of complex elbow defects and should be considered the flap of choice for coverage of the elbow.
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