Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat wound closed with leg tissue after hemipelvectomy surgery
By Barnes, Darren C & Quinn, Robert J·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Dick White Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cranial tibial fascia autograft for wound closure following hemipelvectomy in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old cat had surgery to remove a tumor from its left thigh, which involved a significant amputation of the leg. To help close the surgical wound, the vet used a piece of tissue from the cat's own leg, which healed well without complications. Six months after the surgery, the cat showed no signs of the tumor returning and the surgical site remained stable. This approach using the cat's own tissue proved to be effective for this type of surgery.
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Abstract
A 13-year-old cat underwent an extensive caudal external hemipelvectomy to excise a soft tissue sarcoma affecting the left proximal thigh. The cranial tibial fascia was harvested from the ipsilateral limb following amputation and used as a free graft in the reconstruction of the resultant pelvic and abdominal wall defect. Wound healing was uncomplicated, and 6 months following surgery there was no evidence of tumor recurrence or loss of integrity of the abdominal wall or lateral rectal support. Key clinical message: The cranial tibial fascia appears to be an effective autograft tissue for reconstructive surgery and may be applicable for closure of extensive hemipelvectomy procedures performed for tumors affecting the femoral region.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32165749/