Axial-pattern flap of the angular artery of the mouth for labial plastic reconstruction in a dog: Case report

Authors

  • Thais de Oliveira Universidade do Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO)
  • Hugo de Oliveira Amancio UNIGRANRIO
  • Pedro Cupolillo de Faria UFRRJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n12a996.1-4

Keywords:

Dog, reconstructive surgery, flap, tumor

Abstract

This study aimed to report the use of the reconstructive technique of the axial flap pattern of the angular artery of the mouth, after surgical excision of a skin tumor located in the labial region of a dog. To correct the facial defect caused by excision, we opted for plastic reconstruction with the use of a flap, which proved to be efficient in healing the surgical wound. Performing reconstructive surgeries to repair facial skin defects is a recurrent practice in Veterinary Medicine. Due to the characteristics of the lesions originated, mainly in oncologic surgeries and traumatic processes, the use of subdermal and axial-pattern flaps is commonly recommended.

Published

2021-12-03

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Axial-pattern flap of the angular artery of the mouth for labial plastic reconstruction in a dog: Case report. (2021). Pubvet, 15(12). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n12a996.1-4