Latissimus Dorsi Flap Reconstruction
Latissimus Dorsi Flap Reconstruction
Definition
A grafting procedure where an oval flap of skin, fat, muscle, and blood vessels from your upper back (latissimus dorsi muscle) is used for breast reconstruction.
Also known as Latissimus Dorsi Flap, Latissimus Dorsi Flap Reconstruction — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Breast | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Mammary glands | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |