Use of Modified V-Y Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap for Closure of Huge Anterior and Posterior Chest Wall Reconstruction, Our Experience: A Case Report

Authors

  • Nabilah Zaabar Plastic and Reconstructive Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Adzim Poh Yuen Wen Plastic and Reconstructive Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Arman Zaharil Mat Saad Plastic and Reconstructive Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Khoo Phong Jhiew Plastic and Reconstructive Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Keywords:

Modified V-Y latissimus dorsi flap, Chest wall reconstruction, Breast reconstruction

Abstract

Reconstruction of chest wall defects after tumor resection is challenging. With the advancement of reconstructive surgery, more options are available for chest wall reconstruction. Workhorse flaps like the musculocutaneous latissimus dorsi flap are frequently employed. Its modification to the V-Y design of the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap allows huge chest wall defect closure with substantial benefits, especially for cancer patients. We describe our experience using this flap design in five patients and the difficulties we faced. All patients underwent immediate chest wall reconstruction with a modified V-Y latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap with minimal complications and donor site morbidity.

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2024-09-30

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Zaabar N, Yuen Wen AP, Mat Saad AZ, Phong Jhiew K. Use of Modified V-Y Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap for Closure of Huge Anterior and Posterior Chest Wall Reconstruction, Our Experience: A Case Report. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2024 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 22];45(3):90-7. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/269241

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Vol. 45 No. 3 (2024): July - September

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Case Reports

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