Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Table of Contents J Reconstr Microsurg 1985; 2(1): 7-12DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007040 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1985 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. Segmentally Innervated Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Microsurgical Transfer for Facial ReanimationA. Lee Dellon1 , Susan E. Mackinnon2 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 2Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT In spite of its reliable and long neurovascular pedicle, the latissimus dorsi muscle is generally considered unsuitable for facial reanimation, largely due to its size and bulk. We describe the anatomic dissections and clinical experience using a small segmentally innervated portion of the latissimus dorsi muscle to restore facial animation. Full Text
