Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rectus abdominis muscle flap for repair of prepubic tendon rupture in 8 dogs.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Archipow, Wendy & Lanz, Otto I
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The clinical use and outcome of the rectus abdominis muscle flap to repair prepubic hernias were evaluated retrospectively. Medical records (2002-2007) of 8 dogs that had a rectus abdominis muscle flap to repair traumatic prepubic tendon rupture were reviewed. Only minor donor site complications were noted, including self-limiting ventral and hind-limb swelling. No long-term complications including recurrence of hernia were noted. The results of this study indicate that the rectus abdominis muscle flap is a clinically useful option for repairing prepubic tendon rupture in dogs.
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