title: [The dorsal flap in laboratory animals].
abstract: A total of 108 flaps were fashioned in the dorsal area of laboratory animals (47 pedicle and 7 free) and 54 myocutaneous (32 pedicle and 22 free). The anatomical characteristics of the dorsal flap in the rabbit are presented and the microsurgical technique utilized in elaborating free flaps are described. In comparing survival of the different flap types, a greater survival rate (p < 0.05) was found for myocutaneous than cutaneous; and for pedicle than free flaps. In addition it was verified than arterial flow is indispensable for flap survival.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D011817:Rabbits; D013524:Surgical Flaps
vernacular_title: El colgajo dorsal en el animal de experimentación.