Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using scrotal skin to close surgical wounds in three dogs
By Matera, Julia Maria et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2004·Department of Surgery, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of the scrotum as a transposition flap for closure of surgical wounds in three dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Three male dogs underwent surgery to remove tumors from their perineum or inner thigh, and their scrotal skin was used to help close the surgical wounds. After the tumors were excised and the dogs were neutered, the scrotal skin was carefully shaped and stitched over the defects. Two of the dogs healed well within 15 days, while one dog had a small area of the flap that did not heal properly but eventually recovered on its own. This technique shows that scrotal skin can be effectively used to repair challenging wounds in male dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe use of the scrotum as a pedicle flap to cover defects created by tumor excision in the perineum or caudal and medial aspect of the thigh. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical study. ANIMALS: Three dogs. METHODS: After tumor excision and prescrotal castration, an incision was made around the base of the scrotum, leaving a pedicle on the side opposite the skin defect. After removal of the tunica dartos and abdominal fascia, the scrotal skin was stretched and shaped to the defect, then sutured in position with a simple interrupted pattern. Bandages that were changed every 48 hours compressed the flaps, and healing was observed until sutures were removed. RESULTS: Two dogs had first intention healing in 15 days, whereas 1 dog developed necrosis of 10% of the flap, and this area healed by second intention. CONCLUSION: In male dogs, the scrotal skin can be used as a pedicle flap for reconstructive surgery of wounds in the perineum and the proximomedial and caudal aspect of the thigh. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The perineal region remains a surgical challenge because of the lack of the available skin for reconstruction of surgical wounds. The scrotal skin should be considered for use as a transposition flap to cover skin defects in this region.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15027969/