Tony L. Weaver, DO: No relevant financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the versatility and reliability of the Latissimus Dorsi Flap, expanding its perceived role beyond a salvage option to a primary choice for a range of reconstructive challenges.
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Differentiate the key advantages of the Latissimus Dorsi Flap compared to free tissue transfer, including benefits related to surgical complexity, operative time, and patient morbidity.
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Evaluate the cosmetic and functional outcomes, complication profiles, and essential perioperative considerations for patients undergoing reconstruction with a Latissimus Dorsi Flap.
