A pig model for investigation of muscle and myocutaneous flaps.
An experimental model in the pig is described which readily enables studies to be made on musculocutaneous and muscle flaps. The model allows easy, reliable control over the pedicle blood supply at any time in the postoperative period.
D000818:Animals; D008722:Methods; D008954:Models, Biological; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D012782:Shoulder / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013552:Swine