Right thoracodorsal vein (Vena thoracodorsalis)
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Anatomy
Accompanies the thoracodorsal nerve and artery, draining latissimus dorsi and the posterolateral chest wall into the subscapular vein.
Clinical notes
Primary venous pedicle of the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap utilized in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and trunk defect coverage.
Related structures
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right thoracodorsal vein?
Accompanies the thoracodorsal nerve and artery, draining latissimus dorsi and the posterolateral chest wall into the subscapular vein.
Why is the Right thoracodorsal vein clinically important?
Primary venous pedicle of the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap utilized in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and trunk defect coverage.
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