title: The deltopectoral flap: a historical review with comments on its role in neurovascular reconstruction.
abstract: The history of the clinical, anatomical and haemodynamic aspects of the deltopectoral flap is reviewed, with some comments on its use as a neurovascular flap.
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000601:surgery; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history*; D013524:Surgical Flaps