Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Newfoundland dog elbow hygroma fixed with muscle transfer surgery
By Green, Michael L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·Department of Small Animal Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical treatment of an elbow hygroma utilizing microvascular free muscle transfer in a newfoundland.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Newfoundland was treated for an elbow hygroma, which is a fluid-filled swelling that can occur on the elbow. The surgery involved removing the hygroma and using a piece of muscle from the dog's abdomen, along with a skin graft and a special fixator to support the area. After the surgery, the dog recovered well with few complications and has not had any recurrence of the hygroma for 10 months. This approach proved to be effective in managing this challenging condition.
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Abstract
Microvascular free muscle transfer utilizing the rectus abdominis muscle, in combination with a mesh skin graft and transarticular external fixator, were used following the surgical excision of an elbow hygroma in a Newfoundland dog. Postoperatively, the dog did well with minimal complications and has yet to have a recurrence 10 months following surgery. This report describes the utility and successful use of the rectus abdominis free tissue transfer in the surgical correction of a difficult elbow hygroma in the dog.
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