Patellar Tendon Reconstruction Using a Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap Following Resection of a Prepatellar Myxofibrosarcoma: Case Report

ABSTRACT

The authors' experience indicates that good functional results are achievable in cases with wide resection of the knee extensor mechanism. They report a low-grade myxoid fibrosarcoma patient in whom a one-stage functional reconstruction was carried out by transfer of a free latissimus dorsi flap without secondary surgical procedures.

KEYWORDS

Prepatellar myxoid fibrosarcoma - free latissimus dorsi flap

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