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Fig. 2

From: Latissimus dorsi muscle flap transfer through endoscopic approach combined with the implant after tissue expansion for breast reconstruction of mastectomy patients

Fig. 2

Endoscopic approach to achieve the harvest of LDMF. The previous mastectomy incision extending to the posterior axillary fold is used as the approach to perform the endoscopy-assisted LDMF harvest. The subcutaneous plane is dissected first by a long monopolar electrosurgical hook. The endoscopic procedures are performed under the view of a video monitor. LDMF: latissimus dorsi muscle flap

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