This is an example of reconstructive surgery after excision of a large (6.5 cm wide) Soft Tissue Sarcoma-STS in a dog. The STS grew moderately on the left pelvic limb, half way between the stifle and femoral greater trochanter. The defect was reconstructed with a large Inguinal Flank fold Flap. Results revealed a grade 2 STS, clean margins. No major post-operative complications. Follow the pictures examples of the technique.
Fig.1. Initial view of the STS
Fig.2. Lateral margins of the excision and the planned reconstructive technique.
Fig.3. View of the excision defect and harvesting of the inguinal flank fold flap
Fig.4. Final view after the Inguinal Fold Flap is sutured over the receiving area.
Fig.5. View of the healed wound and no major complications after surgery.
De Dr. Daniel Lescai
Doctor in Medicina Veterinara
DVM MS PhD CSAVP-STS
