Partial-Thickness Skin Grafting for Large Thermal Skin Wounds in Dogs

摘要

An optimal clinical outcome for large, full-thickness thermal skin wounds in dogs is predicated on aggressive preoperative wound management, assessment and treatment of concurrent medical problems, careful surgical planning and execution, and intensive postoperative care. Skin stretching, expanding and advancing techniques, skin flaps, omental grafts, and full-thickness skin grafts have been described for use alone or in combination for managing large skin wounds. Partial-thickness skin grafting maybe a feasible surgical option when these familiar full-thickness techniques are not practical because of the size and location of the wound(s). This article describes the indications, advantages, disadvantages, and technical aspects of partial-thicknessskin grafting and provides case-based examples of its application in dogs.