Dealing with the non-healing; donor site defect following latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in breast reconstruction

Abstract

We present two cases of donor site morbidity following immediate breast reconstruction using the extended latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. Early post operative dehiscence occurred in both cases, followed by a prolonged period of expectant and conservative management. Plastic surgical intervention involved exploration and removal of significant epithelial lined cavities and reconstruction using local flaps to solve this complication.