Latissimus dorsi flap

Case contributed by Rasha ElQaffas
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left breast mastectomy with reconstruction.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ct

Biopsy proven left breast carcinoma underwent left mastectomy with breast reconstruction by latissimus dorsi flap.

Case Discussion

Breast autologous flap with a latissimus dorsi flap. The flap is harvested from the upper back. It is seen extending from its lateral origin toward the anterior chest wall to form the mound of the breast. It appears rounded rather than in a triangular configuration. It is frequently combined with an implant.

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