Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat chin and lip skin repaired with angularis oris flap
By Bradford, M et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2011·Michigan Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of the angularis oris cutaneous flap for repair of a rostral mandibular skin defect in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a large wound on its chin and upper lip was treated using a special surgical technique called the angularis oris cutaneous flap, which helps repair skin defects. This method, previously used in dogs, was successfully applied to this cat for the first time. After the surgery, the flap healed well, and the cat made a full recovery.
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Abstract
The angularis oris axial pattern flap is based on the blood supply of the angularis oris artery and vein. While the use of this flap for repair of canine facial wounds is well documented, this technique has not been reported in the cat. This case report presents the reconstruction of a large ventral chin and rostral lip wound with the use of this flap. Complete survival of this flap was observed in this patient.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21327295/