The latissimus dorsi is a broad muscle that originates from the inferior thoracic spinous processes, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and ribs. It inserts on aspect of intertubercular groove humerus through thin tendon. study was conducted 10 cadavers (7 male 3 female). These specimens were dissected examined to gross anatomical characteristics muscle. dimensions its surface area measured in ...

We describe the use of a pedicled unipolar latissimus dorsi flap to restore finger extension. The patient had large defects in the radial nerve and extensor musculature. A long-tailed, 50-cm-long flap was prepared, which enabled the end of the flap to be sutured to the extensor digitorum.

Latissimus dorsi (LD) myocutaneous flap can be regarded as the choice flap for autologous breast reconstruction following a total mastectomy in a case of large breast cancer with skin graft where microsurgical expertise are not available and patient are not suitable for other different types of flap .It is regarded as a relatively safe procedure, no microsurgical expertise is needed with fever ...

INTRODUCTION: Capsular contracture is the most frequently reported complication after implant-based breast reconstruction that affects 2.8 to 15.9 percent of patients. This study was first undertaken to present authors’ experience with acellular dermal matrix for prevention of capsular contracture in implant-based immediate breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi muscle flap, and to assess ...

Thoracic oesophageal perforation, a life-threatening condition, is a therapeutic challenge. A 20 year old male developed a lower oesophageal perforation following an abdominal cardiomyotomy for achalasia of the lower oesophagus. The resulting suppurative mediastinitis and left empyema thoracis were treated by decortication. The oesophageal perforation was closed using a transposition pedicle le...

A posterolateral thoracotomy incision which spares the latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior muscles and provides adequate exposure for major thoracic procedures and structures in the posterior hilum is described. Preservation of these accessory muscles of respiration results in improved respiratory dynamics, decreased postoperative pain, and early recovery.

Primary adenoid carcinoma are rare skin tumors. We present a 75-year-old female with this primary cutaneous tumor of the scalp with additional bone involvement. Wide scalp excision with bone enclosure, latissimus-dorsi-free-flap defect overage, and subsequent radiation slowed down the disease but could not prevent further skull infiltration.

Pullover and straight arm pulldown exercises are commonly used in resistance exercise programs to improve sports performance or physical activity health programs. This study aimed evaluate the individual electromyographic (EMG) of pectoralis major (clavicular, sternal, costal portions), latissimus dorsi, anterior deltoid, triceps brachii, rectus abdominis muscles a barbell pullover at 100% biac...