The Cranial Rectus Abdominus Muscle Pedicle Flap in the Dog

Summary

The cranial rectus abdominus muscle pedicle flap (CRAMP) group did not demonstrate any significant difference in perfusion compared to the control rectus abdominus muscle flap group with the caudal epigastric artery intact. Angiography of the cranial epigastric artery demonstrated anastomoses with the caudal epigastric artery.

This study evaluated the angio-gram of the cranial epigastric artery and perfusion of the cranial rectus abdominus muscle pedicle (CRAMP) flap using scintigraphy. The results indicated the CRAMP flap may remain viable in a chronic model.

Keywords

Rectus abdominus muscle - cranial epigastric artery - perfusion

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