Pedicled descending branch latissimus dorsi mini-flap in repairing partial mastectomy defect: Shoulder functional and esthetic outcomes.

Lihuan ZhouYan WangRuizhao CaiJunhao HuangXing LiZeming XieJin WangYa SunEdward I ChangJun Tang

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2019)

The pedicled descending branch LD mini-flap enabled larger excision with favorable esthetics, minimal functional impairment, low rate of complications, and high level of satisfaction.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
risk factors
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
weight loss