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Structure of lateral thoracic artery

Known as: External Mammary Artery, A. thoracica lateralis, Arteria thoracica lateralis 
An artery arising from the axillary artery that supplies the mammary gland and chest muscles.
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Review
2015
Review
2015
Lateral thoracic artery perforator (LTAP) flap in partial breast reconstruction.
2010
2010
Branching patterns of the lateral thoracic, subscapular, and posterior circumflex humeral arteries and their relationship to the posterior cord of the brachial plexus
Anatomical variations in the branching pattern of the axillary artery are common and typically include the lateral thoracic… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Vascular Reliability of Nipple-Areola Complex–Bearing Pedicles: An Anatomical Microdissection Study
Background: Vascular-dependent necrosis of the nipple-areola complex following reduction mammaplasty is still present. Concerning… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Systemic collateral supply in patients with chronic thromboembolic and primary pulmonary hypertension: assessment with multi-detector row helical CT angiography.
PURPOSE To compare retrospectively the frequency of systemic collateral supply in patients who have chronic thromboembolic… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
The Blood Supply to the Nipple-Areola Complex of the Human Mammary Gland
AbstractThe main sources of blood supply to the breast are described in textbooks as the internal thoracic, lateral thoracic, and… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
The blood supply to the nipple-areola complex of the human mammary gland.
The main sources of blood supply to the breast are described in textbooks as the internal thoracic, lateral thoracic, and… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
The anatomy of the pectoral nerves and their significance in brachial plexus reconstruction.
Twenty-nine brachial plexuses from 13 embalmed and 5 fresh cadavers were examined under x3.5 loupe magnification to collect… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
A search for arteriovenous anastomoses in human skin using ultrasound Doppler.
The possible existence of arteriovenous anastomoses (AVAs) in skin regions of the head and thorax has been investigated using the… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Vascular anatomy of the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap.
In a series of 43 pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps (PMMF), five (12%) developed partial or total necrosis. The cause of… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
The vascular anatomy of the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap.
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