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Secondary musculocutaneous flap: an experimental study
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|March 1, 1980
Summary
This study details the creation of musculocutaneous flaps in dogs using the sartorius muscle, demonstrating excellent flap viability and vascularity through various confirmation methods for potential clinical applications.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Tissue Engineering
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Musculocutaneous flaps are crucial in reconstructive surgery.
- The sartorius muscle's vascularity offers potential for flap creation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the creation and viability of secondary musculocutaneous flaps in dogs using transposed sartorius muscle.
- To assess the clinical utility and vascularity of these flaps.
Main Methods:
- Eight secondary musculocutaneous flaps were surgically created in four dogs.
- Flaps involved vascularization of skin with transposed sartorius muscle.
- Vascularity was confirmed using fluorescein dye, microangiography, and histology.
Main Results:
- All created skin flaps exhibited excellent viability upon clinical assessment.
- Confirmed vascularity through multiple diagnostic methods.
- Demonstrated successful integration and survival of the flaps.
Conclusions:
- The described technique for creating musculocutaneous flaps using sartorius muscle is viable in dogs.
- This method holds potential for various clinical applications in veterinary reconstructive surgery.
- Further research can explore broader applications of this surgical technique.