Eleven consecutive combined latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior free muscle transplantations |
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| Authors: | N Franceschi K K Yim W C Lineaweaver P P Siko B S Alpert G M Buncke H J Buncke |
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| Affiliation: | Microsurgical Replantation Transplantation Department, Davies Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 94114. |
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| Abstract: | We reviewed our experience with 11 consecutive combined latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior free-muscle transplantations from 1980 to 1990. All 11 flaps were successful and there was minimal morbidity. This combined muscle flap is ideal for soft-tissue coverage in extensive lower extremity wounds, in mutilating hand injuries with dorsal and palmar defects, and in situations when a long vascular pedicle is needed to get out of the "zone of injury." |
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