Anatomical Emphasis for the Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap for Breast Reconstructive Surgery Patient Education

Introduction & Objective Reconstructive surgeries among breast cancer survivors continue to increase due to public recognition of the disease and ever-increasing diagnoses. Multiple reconstructive techniques are presented to patients, each with indications relating to disease severity and patient presentation. The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous (LD) flap is one of several viable options for breast reconstruction with minimal post-operative...