Fig. 3
From: Useful vertical latissimus dorsi flap for partial breast reconstruction in every tumor location
Intraoperative findings in the vertical latissimus dorsi (LD) flap technique. a Humeral detachment area after transferring the vertical LD flap through axillary tunneling. Detaching only 10 ~ 30% of the humeral insertion (yellow arrow head) enables the transfer. b Primary closure of the LD flap remnant after transfer. This technique maximizes postoperative functional recovery by restoring the remnant LD flap to the usual anatomical position (yellow arrow)