Pedicle latissimus dorsi flap procedure

During latissimus dorsi flap surgery, the surgeon takes muscle and tissue from the back. The muscle used in this surgery is called the latissimus dorsi. The surgeon moves the tissue under the skin to its new place and uses it to form a new breast mound.

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