J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1986 Aug;21(4):538-546. 10.4055/jkoa.1986.21.4.538.

A Combined Scapular Flap and Latissimus Dorsi Flap

Abstract

The treatment of extensive soft tissue injury of lower extremities is known to be one difficulty in the field of orthopedic surgery. At present, reconstructive surgery with free flap is being employed under the microscopy actively. But the size of defect is found larger than the maximum size of one free flap frequently. The authors present 6 cases of a combined scapular flap and latissimus dorsi flap for extensive soft tissue injury of the lower extremities at the department of orthopedic surgery of Severance hospital, during years period from 1983 to 1985. The results of the study are as follow: l. A one stage reconstruction of extensive soft tissue injury was done with a combined scapular flap and latissimus dorsi flap. 2. In spite ofa few complications of donor and recipient sites, the advantage of combined scapular flap and latissimus dorsi flap exceed the any methods that have been employed in functional and plastic aspects. 3. There was no limitation of motion of the shoulder in spite of the excision of the large combined scapular flap and latissimus dorsi flap around the axillary area. 4. The primary closure of the donor sites was feasible. 5. The reconstructive surgery of the extensive soft tissue injury using the above combined scapular flap and latissimus dorsi flap can be used without restriction as to the age of the patient.

Keyword

Combined; Scapular flap; Latissimus dorsi flap

MeSH Terms

Free Tissue Flaps
Humans
Lower Extremity
Microscopy
Orthopedics
Plastics
Shoulder
Soft Tissue Injuries
Superficial Back Muscles*
Tissue Donors
Plastics
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