Craniofacial and Head and Neck Applications of the Transaxillary Latissimus Dorsi Flap

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Watson J.S. The use of the latissimus dorsi island flap for intra-oral reconstruction. Br J Plast Surg 1982; 35: 408–12.

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Yamomoto K. , Yokata H. , Higaki K. Entire pharyngo-esophageal reconstruction with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous island flap. Head Neck Surg 1985; 7: 461–4.

Sabatier R.E. , Bakamjian V.Y. Transaxillary latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction in head and neck cancer. Limitations and refinements in 56 cases. Am J Surg 1985; 50: 427–34.

Sabatier R.E. , Weintrub J.H. Oncologic cranio-orbital surgery. Transactions of 1st International Congress of the International Society of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. New York, Springer-Verlag Publishers (in press).

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Fissette J. , Jacquemin , and Lahaye T. Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in cerviofacial cancer surgery. Chirurgia Plastics 1983; 7: 189–95.

Barton F.E. , Spicer T.E. , Byrd H.S. Head and neck reconstruction with the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap: Anatomic observations and report of 60 cases. Plast Reconstr Surg 1983; 71: 199–204.

Morris R.L. , Given K.S. , McCabe J.S. Repair of head and neck defects with the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. American Surgeon 1981; 47: 167–83.

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Bostwick J. , Nahai F. , Wallace J.G. Sixty latissimus dorsi flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 1979; 63: 31–41.

Taylor G.I. , Daniel R.K. The anatomy of several free flap donor sites. Plast Reconstr Surg 1975; 56: 243–53.

Saijo M. The vascular territories of the dorsal trunk: A reappraisal for potential flap donor site. Br J Plast Surg 1978; 31: 200–4.

Barlett S.P. , May J.W. , Yaremchuk M.J. : The latissimus dorsi muscle: A fresh cadaver study of the primary neurovascular pedicle. Plast Reconstr Surg 1981; 67: 631–5.

Roswell A.R. , Davis D.M. , Eisenberg N. The anatomy of the subscapular-thoracodorsal arterial system: Study of 100 cadaver dissections. Br J Plast Surg 1984; 37: 574–7.

Baker S.R. Closure of large orbital-maxillary defects with free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps. Head Neck Surg 1984; 6: 828–35.

Maxwell G.P. , Manson P.N. , Hoopes J.E. Experience with thirteen latissimus dorsi myocutaneous free flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 1979; 64: 1–8.

Maxwell G.P. , Stueber K. , Hoopes J.E. A free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. Case Report. Plast Reconstr Surg 1978; 62: 462–6.

Watson S. , Craig P. , Orton C.I. The free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. Plast Reconstr Surg 1979; 64: 299–305.

Bostwick J. , Scheflan M. , Nahai F. The “reverse” latissimus dorsi muscle and musculocutaneous flap: Anatomical and clinical considerations. Plast Reconstr Surg 1980; 65: 395–9.

Stevenson T.R. , Rohrich R.J. , Pollack R.A. More experience with the “reverse” latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap: Precise location of blood supply. Plast Reconstr Surg 1984; 74: 637–41.

Tobin G.R. , Schusterman M. , Peterson G.H. The intramuscular neurovascular anatomy of the latissimus dorsi muscle. The basis for splitting the flap. Plast Reconstr Surg 1981; 67: 637–41.

Tobin G.R. , Moberg A.W. , DuBou R.H. The split latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. Ann Plast Surg 1981; 7: 272–80.

Tobin G.R. , Spratt J.S. , Bland K.I. One-stage pharyngoesophageal and oral musculocutaneous reconstruction with two segments of “one musculocutaneous flap. Am J Surg 1982; 144: 489–93.

Fisher J. , Bostwick J. , Powell R.W. Latissimus dorsi blood supply after thoracodorsal vessel division: The serratus collateral. Plast Reconstr Surg 1983; 72: 502–9.

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Harii K. , Ono I. , Ebihara S. Closure of total check defects with two combined myocutaneous free flaps. Arch Otolaryngol 1982; 108: 303–7.

Harii K. , Yamade A. , Ishihara K. A free transfer of both latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior flaps with thoracodorsal vessel anastomoses. A case report. Plast Reconstr Surg 1982; 70: 620–9.

Arnold P.G. , Pairolero P. , Wildorf J.C. The serratus anterior muscle: Intrathoracic and extrathoracic utilization. Plast Reconstr Surg 1984; 73: 240–6.

Takayanagi S. , Tsukie T. Free serratus anterior muscle and myocutaneous flaps. Ann Plast Surg 1982; 8: 277–8.

Richards M.A. , Poole M.D. , Godfrey A.M. The serratus anterior rib composite flap in mandibular reconstruction. Br J Plast Surg 1985; 38: 466–77.

Laitung J.K.G. , Peck F. Shoulder function following the loss of the latissimus dorsi muscle. Br J Plast Surg 1985; 375–9.

Logan A.M. , Black M.J.M. Injury to the brachial plexus resulting from shoulder positioning during latissimus dorsi flap pedicle dissection. Br J Plast Surg 1985; 38: 380–2.

Roswell A.R. , Eisenberg N. , Davies D.M. The anatomy of the thoracodorsal artery within the latissimus dorsi muscle. Br J Plast Surg 1986; 39: 206–9.

Roswell A.R. , Godfrey A.M. , Richards M.A. The thinned latissimus dorsi free flap: A case report. Br J Plast Surg 1986; 39: 210–12.

McFee W.F. Transverse incisions for neck dissection. Ann Surg 1960; 151: 279–84.

Saliban A.H. , Tesoro V.R. , Wood D.L. Staged transfer of a free microvascular latissimus dorsi flap using saphenous vein grafts. A case report. Plast Reconstr Surg 1983; 71: 543–7.

Maruyma Y. , Urita Y. , Ohnishi K. Rib-latissimus dorsi osteomyocutaneous flap in reconstruction of a mandibular defect. Br J Plast Surg 1985; 38: 234–7.