Table 3.

Clinical indications for LD flap reconstruction

Indications for totally autologous LD flap*	n (%)
Small breast	6 (100)
Refusal to accept implants	6 (100)
Planned radiotherapy	4 (66)
Inadequate or unavailable abdomen	3 (50)
Nulliparity	3 (50)
Refusal to have a large or complex operation	1 (16.5)
Old age (>65 y)	1 (16.5)

*LD indicates latissimus dorsi.

^†Some patients had more than 1 indication.