Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Reverse saphenous flap surgery for wounds on dogs and a cat's hind leg
By Cavalcanti, Jacqueline V J et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2018·From the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Reverse Saphenous Conduit Flap in 19 Dogs and 1 Cat.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 19 dogs and 1 cat with serious wounds on their back legs underwent a surgical procedure called a reverse saphenous conduit flap to help heal their injuries. This technique was effective, as all the animals had complete recovery of the treated area. While a few pets experienced minor issues at the donor site, none needed additional surgery, and only one dog showed signs of severe swelling. Overall, this method proved to be a successful way to repair skin problems caused by trauma or tumor removal.
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Abstract
The purpose of this retrospective study was to report the outcomes of 19 dogs and 1 cat undergoing reverse saphenous conduit flap between 1999 and 2016. Reverse saphenous conduit flap was used to treat traumatic wounds and wounds resulting from tumor excision in the hind limb; the majority of cases had medial shearing injuries. All animals had complete flap survival. In five animals (20%), minor donor site dehiscence occurred, which did not require surgery. Other postoperative complications included signs of severe venous congestion in one dog. Reverse saphenous conduit flap is a useful technique to repair skin defects of the distal hind limb.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29757664/