Repair of a canine forelimb skin deficit by microvascular transfer of a caudal superficial epigastric flap.
Extensive skin loss from the forelimb of a Border collie was repaired by a microvascular caudal superficial epigastric flap, with secondary meshing of the flap to increase coverage. The caudal superficial epigastric artery and vein were anastomosed to the brachial artery and vein. End-to-end anastomosis to the brachial artery and vein did not compromise peripheral blood flow, and no flap necrosis was observed after subsequent limited meshing of the flap.
Lewin
G A
GA
Paragon Veterinary Group, Newbiggin, Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0HT.
Smith
J H
JH
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D019074:Epigastric Arteries; D005260:Female; D005552:Forelimb / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000662:veterinary; D012039:Regional Blood Flow / Q000502:physiology; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014654:Vascular Patency / Q000502:physiology