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Lateral thoracic artery axial pattern flap in cats.
Hadas Benzioni1, Ron Shahar, Sigal Yudelevich
1Department of Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel. hbenzioni@gmail.com
Veterinary Surgery : VS
|January 21, 2009
Summary
The lateral thoracic artery (LTA) flap is a viable surgical option for repairing skin defects in cats. This study confirmed its location and demonstrated its effectiveness in clinical cases.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary surgery
- Anatomy
- Dermatology
Background:
- Skin defects in the thoracic limb of cats can be challenging to repair.
- The lateral thoracic artery (LTA) is a potential source for reconstructive surgery.
Observation:
- The cutaneous location of the LTA, caudal to the triceps muscle, was confirmed through dissection.
- Axial pattern flaps based on the LTA were designed and evaluated using contrast material and methylene blue injection.
- Mean flap dimensions were 8.7 cm x 15.5 cm in mature cats.
Findings:
- The LTA flap demonstrated consistent perfusion to the entire flap area.
- Successful flap viability was confirmed in two clinical cases involving cats with thoracic limb skin defects.
- The LTA flap is suitable for reconstruction of the brachium and antebrachium.
Implications:
- The LTA flap offers a valuable alternative technique for feline thoracic limb reconstruction.
- This flap can be utilized for addressing skin defects in the brachium and antebrachium.
- Further research may explore expanded applications of the LTA flap in veterinary surgery.
