Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin flaps and grafts for dog and cat leg wounds
By Gregory, C R & Gourley, I M·Published in Problems in veterinary medicine·1990·Department of Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of flaps and/or grafts for repair of skin defects of the distal limb of the dog and cat.
Plain-English summary
Skin flaps and skin grafts are surgical techniques that can help cover wounds on the lower legs of dogs and cats. Flaps are especially useful for areas that don't get a lot of blood flow, injuries from radiation, spots that move a lot, or places that are under pressure. These methods aren't just for wounds that heal slowly or not at all; they can also be used for fresh surgical cuts made when removing large tumors or abnormal growths.
Abstract
Skin flaps and/or skin grafts can be used to cover wounds of the distal limb of the dog and cat. Flaps are more suitable for poorly vascularized areas, radiation injuries, areas of motion, and pressure points. Reconstruction should not be limited to slowly healing or nonhealing wounds. Skin flaps and grafts can also be used to cover fresh surgical wounds created by excision of large neoplastic or granulomatous lesions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2134604/