Combined use of the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous free flap and split-rib grafts for cranial vault reconstruction

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-198508000-00011· OSTI ID:5843222

Stueber, K; Salcman, M; Spence, R J

The patient described in this article had a large skull defect under the scalp which had been irradiated during treatment of a malignant brain tumor. The patient desired reconstruction of her defect. To provide good soft-tissue coverage for the bony reconstruction, a free latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap was used. The bony defect was partially reconstructed with split-rib grafts. The two parts of the reconstruction were combined into one operation, since it was felt that the well-vascularized muscle would ensure viability of the bone grafts.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore
• OSTI ID: 5843222
• Journal Information: Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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