The musculocutaneous flap based on the tensor fasciae latae muscle – breast reconstruction – anatomical dissection on a cadaver

The cutaneous and subcutaneous defects resulting from surgical excisions are a problem and, at the same time, a challenge for surgeons. The breast is an expression of feminine beauty.

Materials and methods: Dissection on a fresh female cadaver, aged 57, in order to harvest the musculocutaneous flap based on the tensor fasciae latae muscle, from the lateral region of the thigh, using microsurgical loupes. For rendering the stages of the harvesting of the musculocutaneous flap based on the tensor fasciae latae muscle, a high-definition camera was used.

The result: the harvesting of the musculocutaneous flap based on the tensor fasciae latae muscle, and the closure of the donor area.

Conclusions: guidelines, advantages and disadvantages of using the musculocutaneous flap based on the tensor fasciae latae muscle