Latissimus dorsi pedicle flap for coverage of soft tissue defects about the elbow (original) (raw)

The paper presents the latissimus dorsi pedicle flap as a viable surgical method for addressing soft tissue defects around the elbow, particularly in cases of high-energy trauma. It emphasizes that this technique offers significant advantages over traditional methods by providing robust coverage from a distal site, improving vascularity, and eliminating the need for complex microvascular anastomosis. The flap has been shown to effectively cover defects up to 8 cm distal to the olecranon, making it a valuable option in both acute and reconstructive settings.