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Managing large wounds on the trunk and limbs requires both technical skill and strategic planning. This lecture covers essential reconstructive technique, such as skin undermining, walking sutures, and various skin flaps (subdermal plexus, rotational, transposition), as well as tension-relieving methods like Z-plasty and V-Y plasty. Emphasis is placed on preserving vascular supply, optimizing healing, and applying best practices like the 2:1 or 3:2 flap ratio. With practice and innovation, these techniques can transform daunting wound cases into manageable, rewarding surgical procedures.
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of wound closure
- Recognize the importance of tension-free closure and strategies to minimize circulatory compromise in veterinary wound management.
- Master basic and advanced reconstructive techniques
- Develop proficiency in techniques such as skin undermining, walking sutures, and the use of skin flaps including subdermal plexus, rotational, and transposition flaps.
- Apply tension-relieving incisions effectively
- Identify appropriate cases for Z-plasty and V-Y plasty and implement them to facilitate successful wound closure.
- Enhance surgical decision-making
- Assess wound characteristics and select the most suitable closure technique based on anatomical location and tissue availability.
Speaker:
Jude Bordelon
DVM, MS, MBA, DACVS-SA
VESPECON
