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Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 41:185-192 (2005)
© 2005 American Animal Hospital Association

Retrospective Study

Clinical Evaluation of Caudal Superficial Epigastric Axial Pattern Flap Reconstruction of Skin Defects in 10 Dogs (1989–2001)

Rhonda L. Aper, DVM, MS and Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, Diplomate ACVS

From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1089.

Ten dogs with caudal superficial epigastric axial pattern flap reconstruction of extensive skin defects were reviewed. Nine dogs had complete survival of the flap. In one dog, a small area of necrosis occurred near the flap tip. Other complications included seroma formation (n=3), partial incisional dehiscence (n=3), flap edema (n=9), and bruising (n=7). Use of the caudal superficial epigastric axial pattern flap provided full-thickness skin coverage of extensive skin defects of the rear limb and inguinal region, with relatively minor complications that were amenable to conservative management.






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