title: Canine lateral thoracic fasciocutaneous flap: an experimental study.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Practical and Experimental Surgery Department, Military Medical University of Vietnam, Vietnam. trinhcaominh@vmmu.edu.vn
authors.forename: Cao Minh
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Trinh
authors.forename: Văn Lu'o'ng
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Hoàng
authors.forename: Thi Ngoc
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Pham
authors.forename: Manh An
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hoàng
mesh_terms: 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*