A novel axial pattern skin flap based on the lateral thoraic artery in the dog - Lateral thoracic skin flap

摘要

The cutaneous distribution and anatomical landmarks of the lateral thoracic artery in the dog are reported. Perfusion studies in cadavers showed a variable distribution, but a skin flap capable of rotation through 90degrees could be created. The successful use of an axial pattern skin flap based on the lateral thoracic artery for reconstruction of a major skin deficit over the caudal elbow of a Greyhound is reported.