Repair of a canine forelimb skin deficit by microvascular transfer of a caudal superficial epigastric flap

J Small Anim Pract. 2010 Feb;51(2):119-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00842.x. Epub 2010 Jan 11.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / veterinary
  • Animals
  • Dogs
  • Epigastric Arteries*
  • Female
  • Forelimb* / blood supply
  • Forelimb* / surgery
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / veterinary
  • Regional Blood Flow / physiology
  • Skin Transplantation / methods
  • Skin Transplantation / veterinary*
  • Surgical Flaps / blood supply
  • Surgical Flaps / veterinary*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency / physiology