Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using special imaging to check blood flow in dog arm flap surgery
By Michalik, David & Nolff, Mirja Christine·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2022·Clinic for Small Animal Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case Report: Indocyanine Green-Based Angiography for Real-Time Assessment of Superficial Brachialis Axial Pattern Flap Vascularization in Two Dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog and a 7-year-old Labrador were treated for tumors on their front legs. During surgery, a special imaging technique called near-infrared angiography (NIRA) was used to help the vet see the blood vessels and ensure the surgical flaps were properly placed. The mixed-breed dog healed well after developing a fluid pocket, but the Labrador had some tissue die off and needed a second surgery before healing. Overall, NIRA helped the surgeons during the procedure, but more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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Abstract
This case report describes the method and feasibility of near-infrared angiography (NIRA) to improve the surgical procedure of two superficial brachial axial pattern flaps intraoperatively using two camera systems. Two client-owned dogs were treated for tumors on their antebrachia with wide surgical excision. The defects were closed with a superficial brachial flap in both cases. A different NIRA camera system was used for each case to identify the perforator vessel and flap margins accordingly. Case 1 developed a seroma and healed without further complications. Case 2 developed partial flap necrosis, underwent revision surgery, and healed by secondary intent. NIRA proved useful intraoperatively in identifying the perforator vessel and determining flap margins. As these are only two cases, caution should be used in extrapolating the results.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35510213/