Simultaneous use of a lateral caudal and caudal superficial epigastric axial pattern flap for wound closure in a dog. Issue 4 (30th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simpson, Matthew; Welsh, Elizabeth
• Is Part Of: Veterinary record case reports. Volume 7:Issue 4(2019)
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• Publication Date: 2019-12-30
• Subjects: reconstruction surgery -- soft tissue surgery -- wound management -- trauma; Veterinary medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2019-001025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-6121

Abstract

Abstract : A dog presented following a suspected dog bite with a large area of necrotic skin centred over the caudo‐dorsal lumbar area extending laterally to the left and right thigh and to the level of the vulva on the right side. This case report describes the successful use of a lateral caudal axial pattern flap (APF) used simultaneously with a caudal superficial epigastric APF to provide complete closure of the wound. Skin flap survival was 100% with no reported complications.