The deltopectoral flap: an anatomical and hemodynamic approach.
An anatomical and hemodynamic study of the deltopectoral flap in cadaver dissections and clinical cases is described. Anatomically, the deltopectoral flap represents a fusion of 3 vascular regions supplied by 3 different sets of vessels. Hemodynamically, the flap consists of a lateral cutaneous flap nourished by a medial arterial pedicle. The method of choice for delay of a deltopectoral flap is discussed.
D002102:Cadaver; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012782:Shoulder / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013909:Thorax / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply