The deltopectoral flap: a historical review with comments on its role in neurovascular reconstruction.
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.
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