A retrospective analysis of latissimus dorsi & #8211;serratus anterior chimeric flap reconstruction in 47 patients with extensive lower extremity trauma

Conclusion: Latissimus dorsi + Serratus anterior free tissue transfer is an effective, reliable method of providing cover to extensive lower limb traumatic defects with minimal donor site morbidity, with added freedom of inset and flap positioning.Specific use is seen in patients with broad proximal defect, long defect in the leg, defects involving adjacent anatomical areas and in large defect with dead space.
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research