wound closure - skin flaps

Question 1

what is important to ensure when doing a skin flap?

Answer 1

there is adequate redundancy & vascularity of surrounding skin

basically make sure you can close the donor site

Question 2

how long should the flap be?

Answer 2

at least as long as the wound but ideally 1.5x length

Question 3

what are examples of pivotal flaps?

Answer 3

rotation, transposition and interpolation

Question 4

what is a common complication of a subdermal plexus flap?

Answer 4

skin edge dehiscence

Question 5

what is an axial pattern flap ?

Answer 5

pedicle flaps that rely on a direct cutaneous artery and vein at the base of the flap

Question 6

which has a better survival rate, subdermal plexus flap or axial pattern flap?

Answer 6

axial pattern flap

Question 7

which axial pattern flap is the most consistent and reliable ?

Answer 7

caudal superficial epigastric APF

Question 8

what pattern flap is best for caudal abdomen, thigh, stifle, flank and inguinal area?

Answer 8

caudal superficial epigastric

Question 9

what pattern flap is best used for shoulder, elbow, axilla and thorax areas ?

Answer 9

thoracodorsal APF

Question 10

what pattern flap is best for sternal defects?

Answer 10

cranial superficial epigastric APF

Question 11

what pattern flap is best for tibial defects?

Answer 11

genicular APF