The Value of Angiography Prior to Use of the Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap
- 1 March 1979
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Vol. 63 (3) , 374-376
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00006534-197903000-00015
Abstract
In 5 patients studied, preoperative angiography showed the thoracodorsal artery to be patent in two--both of them then had successful transfers of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps. Obliteration of this artery was apparent in 3 patients, precluding the operation. We suggest that selective preoperative angiography be performed in all patients in whom a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transfer is being considered, as a patent thoracodorsal artery is essential to the success of this procedure.Keywords
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