The Microsurgical Groin Skin Flap in the Rat Model

Gürünlüoğlu, Raffi; Siemionow, Maria

doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-6335-0_6

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“…The IOVAAR has been used regularly for training and research purposes since at least 1967 when the rat epigastric flap was described. 30 Surprisingly, few studies have addressed the macroscopic vascular anatomy of this region. 4 , 7 , 31 – 37 Furthermore, the literature on the microvascular blood supply to the rat’s integument is even scarcer, being restricted to the paw and tail regions.…”

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Blood Supply to the Integument of the Abdomen of the Rat: A Surgical Perspective

Casal

Pais

Iria

et al. 2017

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…8 ; see pdf, Supplementary Digital Content 9 , which displays photographs illustrating the surgical anatomy of a few common flaps made on the ventrolateral aspect of the abdomen of the rat based on nominated vessels, http://links.lww.com/PRSGO/A511 ). 2 , 7 , 30 , 31 , 35 , 53 – 56 …”

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Blood Supply to the Integument of the Abdomen of the Rat: A Surgical Perspective

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Pais

Iria

et al. 2017

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…The epigastric flap is arguably the one associated with lesser donor site morbidity, as it dissected above the muscle fascia 18 . Moreover, the epigastric flap, described in 1967, was the first flap to be described in rats 34,35 . This occurred only 4 years after the first description of an experimental flap in an animal by Goldwyn.…”

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“…This occurred only 4 years after the first description of an experimental flap in an animal by Goldwyn. Interestingly, this flap was a groin flap in the dog 34 .…”

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A Model of Free Tissue Transfer: The Rat Epigastric Free Flap

Casal

Pais

Iria

et al. 2017

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Free tissue transfer has been increasingly used in clinical practice since the 1970s, allowing reconstruction of complex and otherwise untreatable defects resulting from tumor extirpation, trauma, infections, malformations or burns. Free flaps are particularly useful for reconstructing highly complex anatomical regions, like those of the head and neck, the hand, the foot and the perineum. Moreover, basic and translational research in the area of free tissue transfer is of great clinical potential. Notwithstanding, surgical trainees and researchers are frequently deterred from using microsurgical models of tissue transfer, due to lack of information regarding the technical aspects involved in the operative procedures. The aim of this paper is to present the steps required to transfer a fasciocutaneous epigastric free flap to the neck in the rat.This flap is based on the superficial epigastric artery and vein, which originates from and drain into the femoral artery and vein, respectively. On average the caliber of the superficial epigastric vein is 0.6 to 0.8 mm, contrasting with the 0.3 to 0.5 mm of the superficial epigastric artery. Histologically, the flap is a composite block of tissues, containing skin (epidermis and dermis), a layer of fat tissue (panniculus adiposus), a layer of striated muscle (panniculus carnosus), and a layer of loose areolar tissue.Succinctly, the epigastric flap is raised on its pedicle vessels that are then anastomosed to the external jugular vein and to the carotid artery on the ventral surface of the rat's neck. According to our experience, this model guarantees the complete survival of approximately 70 to 80% of epigastric flaps transferred to the neck region. The flap can be evaluated whenever needed by visual inspection. Hence, the authors believe this is a good experimental model for microsurgical research and training.

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The Microsurgical Groin Skin Flap in the Rat Model

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Blood Supply to the Integument of the Abdomen of the Rat: A Surgical Perspective

Blood Supply to the Integument of the Abdomen of the Rat: A Surgical Perspective

A Model of Free Tissue Transfer: The Rat Epigastric Free Flap

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