The split latissimus dorsi muscle flap to protect a bronchial stump at risk of bronchial insufficiency.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.05.065.
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Abstract
Consistent branching of the thoracodorsal vessels to the latissimus dorsi makes it possible to split the muscle into independent branched units. The use of the lateral split latissimus dorsi muscle flap to protect the bronchial stump in case of bronchus at risk of insufficiency is described.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchi
- Bronchial Fistula
- Pectoralis Muscles
- Pneumonectomy