Latissimus dorsi free flap for coverage of sacral radiodermatitis in the ambulatory patient

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-198707000-00014· OSTI ID:5899549

Stark, D; Tofield, J J; Terranova, W; Hurley, D; Kenney, J

Ambulatory patients with large sacral ulcers can represent extremely challenging coverage problems. Technical options become fewer when sacral ulcers are coupled with radiation dermatitis. Latissimus dorsi free flap transfer, with direct anastomoses to sacral vessels, is described in 2 patients.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville
• OSTI ID: 5899549
• Journal Information: Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States), Vol. 19:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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