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A vascularized preputial free flap for labial reconstruction in a dog
Author(s) -
Liu ChiHsin,
Yeh LihSeng
Publication year - 2017
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/vsu.12694
Subject(s) - medicine , preputial gland , free flap , surgery , skin flap , anatomy , facial artery
Objective To describe the clinical application of a vascularized preputial free flap in the reconstruction of a large facial‐labial defect. Study design Case report. Animals An adult neutered male mongrel dog with a large left facial‐labial defect. Methods A preputial free flap was created by elevating the cranial part of the prepuce, using the ipsilateral caudal superficial epigastric vessels as a vascular pedicle. The flap was transferred to the facial‐labial defect and the donor vessels anastomosed to the sublingual artery and vein, using standard microvascular technique. Results The free flap survived, leading to good cosmetic and functional outcomes. No major complications were encountered at either the donor or recipient sites after 2 years of follow‐up. Conclusion Vascularized preputial free flaps can be used to manage composite facial and oral cavity defects involving large areas of skin and mucosa.