Identification and Transfer of Free Cutaneous Flaps by Microvascular Anastomosis in the Dog |
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| Authors: | CRAIG W MILLER dvm mvsc PETER CHANG frcsc VAUGHAN BOWEN frcsc |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada;Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada;Department of Orthopedics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Abstract: | An axial pattern cutaneous free flap in the dog based on superficial cervical vessels was identified. Consistent anatomic landmarks were proposed. The vessels consistently emerged from the angle formed by the omotransversarius and trapezius muscles, and coursed in a craniodorsal direction. Eight orthotopic transfers were performed to evaluate the flap's potential as a free tissue transfer. Six of eight (75%) flaps survived. Arterial insufficiency was the likely cause of one failure. The cause of the other failure was considered to be venous occlusion. We conclude that the superficial cervical flap can be used successfully as a microvascular free tissue transfer in the dog. |
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