Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap for cover of post mastectomy defects: Experience of a single surgeon in regional cancer centre Telangana, India

The majority of oncological operations for breast tumors need substantial excision locally advanced tumors, as well high volume flaps defect repair. function the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap (LDMF) in oncoplastic replenishment major soft tissue lesions involving breast, rate success and complications flap, were investigated this series. all patients study operated by single faculty at a regional cancer centre Telangana, India. During period from 2018- may, to 2020 December. This series includes 33 cases LDMF repair done our center. ranged age 30 70 years old, with 6-month follow-up period. main problem was immediately repaired patients. In group patients, had healed mainly without congestion 27 them. Wound infection skin bride necrosis one patient, marginal four cases, seroma development location mild postoperative problems. autologous reconstruction, can offer stable vascular pedicle. When compared TRAM DIEP other reconstructive methods, percentage problems is acceptable. should be used more frequently since it technically simple technique that gives appropriate coverage wide range abnormalities, acceptable aesthetic results, few