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Caudal Superficial Epigastric Arterial Pedicle Grafts in the Dog
Author(s) -
PAVLETIC MICHAEL M.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1980.tb01663.x
Subject(s) - medicine , flank , thigh , anatomy , surgery , vein , inferior epigastric artery , artery
A direct cutaneous arterial pedicle graft (axial pattern flap) was created from the mammary chain including glands 2 through 5 using the caudal superficial epigastric artery and vein in 4 male and 4 female dogs. All grafts survived immediate development and transfer to the recipient site which was either the flank, inner thigh, or lower limb region. A high per cent survivability rate can be expected if precautions are taken. This procedure has special application for reconstruction of extensive flank, inner thigh and inguinal skin losses.