Delayed repair of an extensive lip laceration in a colt using an Estlander flap.
A vascularized full-thickness Estlander flap was used to repair a defect involving approximately 40% of the left lower lip of a colt. Postoperative problems were (1) providing nutritional support, (2) minimizing movement at the surgical site, and (3) partial wound dehiscence resulting in a salivary fistula. The surgical site healed well and the colt was left with a fully functional and cosmetic lower lip.
Smyth
G B
GB
Department of Large Animal Surgery and Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL 36849-5522.
Brown
R G
RG
Juzwiak
J S
JS
Swaim
S F
SF
Vaughan
J T
JT
D000818:Animals; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries* / Q000294:innervation; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000662:veterinary*