Canine lateral thoracic fasciocutaneous flap: an experimental study.
For the purpose of reconstructive surgery training and research, we have developed a new skin flap model: canine lateral thoracic fasciocutaneous flap. Anatomical study found that the lateral thoracic arteries in dogs have similar anatomical characteristics to human's ones. Based on these vessels, if a skin flap was designed within the vessels territory (size 5 x 8 cm) it could survive completely, whereas, if designed beyond the vessels territory (size 5 x 14 cm) would result in partial necrosis of the flap. This fasciocutaneous flap model closely simulates the human surgery and could be valuable for training and research. Furthermore, this flap could be applied in the veterinary practice for reconstruction of canine forelimbs and cervical area.
Trinh
Cao Minh
CM
Practical and Experimental Surgery Department, Military Medical University of Vietnam, Vietnam. trinhcaominh@vmmu.edu.vn
Hoàng
Văn Lu'o'ng
VL
Pham
Thi Ngoc
TN
Hoàng
Manh An
MA
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006085:Graft Survival; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D013895:Thoracic Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D035441:Thoracic Wall / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*