Table 1.

Indications for Microsurgical Techniques in Chest Wall Reconstruction

1. Salvage procedure after loss/partial loss of local/regional flaps

2. Auxiliary anastomosis for “supercharged” TRAM or distally perforator pedicled latissimus dorsi flap

3. Large defects with radiation fibrosis

4. Intrathoracic dead space and malnutrition

5. Replantation of parts of the upper extremity in forequarter resection