Arnold P G, Pairolero P C, Waldorf J C
Plast Reconstr Surg. 1984 Feb;73(2):240-8. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198402000-00015.
The serratus anterior muscle has the potential of being used alone, with skin, or with skin and bone for transposition or for transplantation. Its use either inside or outside of the chest is essentially limited only the skill and experience of the surgeon. The serratus anterior muscle is a robust and reliable muscle unit. It is relatively easily dissected and has a dependable blood supply with a consistent axis of rotation. Experience suggests that this particular muscle is as reliable as other more frequently used muscles of the chest wall and is particularly useful for transposition to an intrathoracic position for life-threatening situations.
前锯肌有单独使用的可能，可与皮肤一起使用，也可与皮肤和骨骼一起用于转位或移植。其在胸部内外的使用基本上仅受外科医生技术和经验的限制。前锯肌是一个强健且可靠的肌肉单元。它相对容易解剖，有可靠的血供以及一致的旋转轴。经验表明，这块特定的肌肉与胸壁其他更常用的肌肉一样可靠，在危及生命的情况下转位至胸腔内位置时特别有用。
