Latissimus dorsi free flap reconstruction of anterior skull base defects

Girod, Angélique; Boissonnet, Hervé; Jouffroy, Thomas; Rodriguez, José

doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2011.01.023

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“…Free-flap reconstruction of extensive defects has been established to provide a sufficient quantity of tissue to fill dead spaces and restore the three-dimensional appearance of the head [ 5 ]. When reconstruction of extensive skull base defect is required, the latissimus dorsi free flap is a reliable solution, which can accommodate even the largest of defects.…”

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“…In addition, the flap can be harvested with a long vascular pedicle, which can be useful in patients with damaged superficial temporal artery from a previous history of transcranial operation and/or injury. The majority of patients with latissimus dorsi flap donor site do not complain of shoulder pain, and there is no difference in the range of movement between the operated and the non-operated sides [ 5 ].…”

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Reconstruction of Chronic Complicated Scalp and Dural Defects Using Acellular Human Dermis and Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Free flap

Lee

Choi

Kang

2015

Arch Craniofac Surg

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We present reconstruction of a complicated scalp-dura defect using acellular human dermis and latissimus dorsi myocutaneous free flap. A 62-year-old female had previously undergone decompressive craniectomy for intracranial hemorrhage. The cranial bone flap was cryopreserved and restored to the original location subsequently, but necessitated removal for a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal infection. However, the infectious nidus remained in a dermal substitute that was left over the cerebrum. Upon re-exploration, this material was removed, and frank pus was observed in the deep space just over the arachnoid layer. This was carefully irrigated, and the dural defect was closed with acellular dermal matrix in a watertight manner. The remaining scalp defect was covered using a free latissimus dorsi flap with anastomosis between the thoracodorsal and deep temporal arteries. The wound healed well without complications, and the scalp remained intact without any evidence of cerebrospinal fluid leak or continued infection.

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Reconstruction of Chronic Complicated Scalp and Dural Defects Using Acellular Human Dermis and Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Free flap

Lee

Choi

Kang

2015

Arch Craniofac Surg

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“…These flaps can be soft tissue only (forearm, rectus abdominis, and anterolateral thigh) or have a bone element (fibula, deep circumflex iliac artery, and scapula). Each flap type has its advantages and disadvantages (Bhatt et al, 2009;Achal et al, 2011;Girod et al, 2011). However, large and complex tissue defects in the maxillofacial region pose challenges for reconstructive surgery especially when free tissue transfer is being considered.…”

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Latissimus dorsi (LD) free flap and reconstruction plate used for extensive maxillo-mandibular reconstruction after tumour ablation

Jung

Choi

et al. 2012

Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

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“…In 1913, in a series of experiments on dogs and rabbits, Fedorov demonstrated that the wide fascia of the thigh was the most optimal autograft for the replacement of DM defects. In other reports, experiments with the peritoneum, tissues of the large omentum, a free flap of fatty tissue from the anterior abdominal wall, the fascia of the latissimus muscle of the back, and the anterior cog muscle were described [24][25][26].…”

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Materials for Plastic Surgery of the Dura Mater: History and Current State of the Problem (Review)

Danilova¹,

Gorbunova²,

Tsybusov³

et al. 2018

Sovrem Tehnol Med

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The review addresses one of the important aspects of modern neurosurgery: the repair of various dura mater defects. The optimal material for plastic surgery of the dura mater should meet certain biological, physical and chemical requirements, should not cause serious complications such as liquorrhea, inflammation or brain's lining scars, it should be simple and convenient in use, as well as cost-effective. The present report reviews the concepts and techniques developed in the XIX-XX centuries and also describes the materials used at the present time such as autografts (from patient's own tissues), collagen, and synthetic materials both absorbable and non-absorbable. We analyze a number of domestic and internationally-known implants used in the dura mater plastic repair. The prospects of the new synthetic Russia-made material Reperen for the dura mater plastic surgery are discussed.

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Latissimus dorsi free flap reconstruction of anterior skull base defects

Cited by 31 publications

References 18 publications

Reconstruction of Chronic Complicated Scalp and Dural Defects Using Acellular Human Dermis and Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Free flap

Reconstruction of Chronic Complicated Scalp and Dural Defects Using Acellular Human Dermis and Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Free flap

Latissimus dorsi (LD) free flap and reconstruction plate used for extensive maxillo-mandibular reconstruction after tumour ablation

Materials for Plastic Surgery of the Dura Mater: History and Current State of the Problem (Review)

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