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Fig. 2

From: Deltopectoral flap revisited for reconstruction surgery in patients with advanced thyroid cancer: a case report

Fig. 2

The DP flap design and dimensions of case 1. a The design and landmarks were drawn on the patient’s skin, using gentian violet. Previously, the thyroid gland was entirely removed, followed by bilateral neck dissection. The DP flap included the 2nd and 3rd intercostal perforator vessels, as per the usual technique, which was thought to provide adequate blood supply for the flap in this case. b, c Dimensions of the flap. As the surface of the pectoralis major and the deltoid muscle can be seen, the DP flap is confirmed as a fascio-cutaneous flap, as is usually found. d, e Final patient outcome. The donor site of the flap was closed directly by undermining the wound edges of the incision for left neck dissection. Suction drains were fixed without air leak

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