Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Successful treatment of a metacarpal trophic ulcer utilizing a neurovascular island flap.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Danielson, Kelson C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Surgical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 4-year-old, neutered male, soft coated wheaten terrier mixed-breed dog was presented for evaluation of a nonhealing ulcer of the metacarpal pad of 10 to 12 weeks' duration. A diagnosis of an ulnar nerve deficit and secondary trophic ulceration was made. The ulcer was repaired using a neurovascular island flap. Postoperatively, a fiberglass clamshell splint was used to protect the healing flap. The flap healed successfully and developed a highly keratinized epithelium much like a normal footpad.
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