Use of a gracilis myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of a perineal defect in a dog: case report

Authors: SUYOUNG HEO, HAEBEOM LEE, NAM SOO KIM

Abstract: A male Beagle dog was referred with a perineal wound after perineal herniorrhaphy. Open wound management was performed, using wet-to-dry contact dressing with daily debridement and lavage for 7 days. The wound was reconstructed with an island gracilis myocutaneous flap (GMCF). The wound healed without any complications, while limb and pelvic function were uncompromised. Based on the outcome of the present case, it is proposed that transposition of the GMCF can be an effective alternative for reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the perineal area.

Keywords: Perineal skin defect, gracilis myocutaneous flap, dog

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