Free tissue transfer of digital food pads for reconstruction of the distal limb in the dog. |
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| Authors: | A W Basher J D Fowler C V Bowen |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Companion Animals, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada. |
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| Abstract: | Reconstructive procedures used in salvaging distal limb injuries in the dog are reviewed. Techniques employed to resurface the distal weight-bearing surface include local reconstruction using pedicle flap transposition of foot pads. The development of a previously described free microneurovascular digital foot pad flap is reviewed; the experimental results and potential for clinical use of the free flap are discussed. |
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