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Fig. 3

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

Fig. 3

The transfer of LDMF as an additional cover for the final implant. A LDMF is harvested using endoscopic technique through previous mastectomy incision approach and rotates to the affected chest wall. B The muscle flap is inserted into the expanded pocket, and the edges are fixed to the pocket through external bolster sutures, which serve as a complete cover for the implant. The bolster made of thirty-two layers of Vaseline gauze measuring 1.0 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width is secured by mattress suture of 0 silk suture. LDMF latissimus dorsi muscle flap

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