Wednesday 6 April 2016

Shoulder function after breast reconstruction with the latissimus dorsi flap: A prospective cohort study – Combining DASH score and objective evaluation

Shoulder function after breast reconstruction with the latissimus dorsi flap: A prospective cohort study – Combining DASH score and objective evaluation

The Breast June 2016 Volume 27, Pages 78–86


Garusi C et al

The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is well-known in breast reconstruction especially in previously-irradiated patients, in order to have a low capsular contraction rate whenever an implant is associated. The aim of this study is to closely evaluate the effect of LD flap harvesting on shoulder function as well as specific movements related to the LD, both objectively and subjectively.