Deltopectoral Flap Revisited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-49729-90-2Keywords:
Deltopectoral flap, regional flap reconstruction, plastic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, head and neck defects, pedicled flap, flap anatomy, flap harvest technique, flap viability, reconstructive algorithm, surgical training, salvage flap, donor site morbidity, historical flaps, reconstructive strategiesAbstract
The deltopectoral (DP) flap, a classic workhorse of regional flap reconstruction, has seen a resurgence in interest with a renewed understanding of its anatomy, technique, and practical advantages. Deltopectoral Flap Revisited is a focused surgical monograph designed for plastic surgery residents, reconstructive surgeons, ENT surgeons, Oncoplastic surgeons and microsurgery fellows. It revisits this time-honored pedicled flap through a modern lens—highlighting its role in head and neck reconstruction, chest wall defects, pharyngeal salvage, and composite reconstructions in compromised surgical fields. The book offers step-by-step surgical planning, dissection techniques, troubleshooting of complications, and comparative insights with free flaps. Richly illustrated with operative photographs, case examples, and anatomical dissections, it bridges historical surgical wisdom with contemporary clinical relevance—making it a must-read for those mastering regional flaps in reconstructive surgery.
