Intramuscular vascularization of the human latissimus dorsi
Radermecker, M.; Triffaux, M.; Fissette, J.
Bulletin de l'Association des Anatomistes 74(226): 29-32
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-6160 PMID: 2289041 Document Number: 355445
The anatomical data concerning to the latissimus dorsi and its neurovascular pedicle are revised with its applications in reconstructive surgery. The use of this muscle in cardiomyoplasty depends upon a good understanding of its vascularisation and the intramuscular innervation. Our angiological study of the human latissimus dorsi demonstrates clearly the topographic distribution of the branches of the thoraco dorsal artery ant the peripheral blood supply after interrupting the intercostal and lumbar perforating vessels. These findings demonstrate the vascular reliability of the muscle for cardiomyoplasty.