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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2004; 17(02): 73-77
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636479
Clinical Communication
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A novel axial pattern skin flap based on the lateral thoracic artery in the dog

Lateral thoracic skin flap
D. M. Anderson
1   The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge University Veterinary School, Cambridge, United Kingdom
,
T. C. Charlesworthi   *
1   The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge University Veterinary School, Cambridge, United Kingdom
,
R. A. S. White
1   The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge University Veterinary School, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Received 03 April 2003

Accepted 20 December 2003

Publication Date:
08 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

The cutaneous distribution and anatomical landmarks of the lateral thoracic artery in the dog are reported. Perfusion studies in cadavers showed a variable distribution, but a skin flap capable of rotation through 90° could be created. The successful use of an axial pattern skin flap based on the lateral thoracic artery for reconstruction of a major skin deficit over the caudal elbow of a Greyhound is reported.

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Skin flap - lateral thoracic - reconstruction Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2004; 17: 73-7

* current address: Dr.T. C. Charlesworth Eastcott Veterinary Hospital 59 Bath Rd. Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4AU, UK


 

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