Abstract
The latissimus dorsi flap was the first described in medical literature. The first use is attributed to Tansini in 1896, when applied it to breast reconstruction after radical mastectomy. In 1978 Quillen used the pedicle form for face and neck defects reconstruction. One year later, Watson created the first application of it as a free vascularized flap. This flap, in both forms, was really popular in the 80s because it is easy to dissect, the neurovascular pedicle is long and wide, it has a large area and low donor site morbidity.
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