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Thoracodorsal artery

Known as: Arteria thoracodorsalis, Dorsal Thoracic Artery 
An artery arising from the subscapular artery that supplies the muscles in the upper back.
National Institutes of Health

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Narrower (1)

Left thoracodorsal artery
Structure of subscapular arteryVascular System

Broader (1)

Systemic artery

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Review
2016
Review
2016
The Versatile Extended Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction
BackgroundThe thoracodorsal artery perforator (TAP) flap is a versatile tool that can be used to reconstruct the breast. The… 
2016
2016
Stacked Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flaps for Unilateral Breast Reconstruction
Summary: The thoracodorsal artery perforator flap is reliable and safe for breast reconstruction, but stacking bilateral… 
2012
2012
Comparison of the Multidetector-row Computed Tomographic Angiography Axial and Coronal Planes' Usefulness for Detecting Thoracodorsal Artery Perforators
Background During the planning of a thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) free flap, preoperative multidetector-row computed… 
Review
2011
Review
2011
Reliable Harvesting of a Large Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap with Emphasis on Perforator Number and Spacing
Background: Thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps are useful for covering extensive defects because of their generous donor-site… 
2010
2010
[Muscle-sparing latissimus dorsi flap. Vascular anatomy and indications in breast reconstruction].
2009
2009
Inadvertent free intercostal artery perforator flaps.
2005
2005
A novel reconstruction of 2 distinct defects: concomitant use of a thoracodorsal artery perforator flap and its corresponding muscle flap.
A perforator flap completely spares the underlying muscle, so the muscle tissue can now be used as a second flap for the… 
1992
1992
[Osteomuscular serrato-costal free flap: application to mandibular reconstruction].
The serrato-costal free flap provides a large costal flap vascularized by a digitation of the serratus anterior muscle supplied… 
1988
1988
Vascularization of the myocutaneous latissimus dorsi flap. Injection study on the thoracodorsal artery.
This study reports on investigations of the thoracodorsal artery by injection studies. This artery has a long proximal… 
Review
1984
Review
1984
Accessory thoracodorsal artery.
: A case of an accessory thoracodorsal artery is described. The vessel arose from the first part of the axillary artery just… 
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