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The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous pedicled flap is a reliable and versatile flap frequently used in reconstructive procedures. However, due to its fixed axial length, the use of this flap is limited to coverage of adjacent defects. In this study we present the use tissue expansion as a means to elongate the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous pedicled flap for coverage at distal sites in the pig model.
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Rheel, C., Smith, R., Kobayashi, K. et al. The use of tissue expansion to elongate the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in the pig model. Eur J Plast Surg 18, 281–284 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00178540
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