Description of a new experimental model skin flap for studying skin viability in rats
Acta cir. bras
;
29(3): 166-170, 03/2014. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
To describe a new experimental flap for studying skin viability in rats. METHODS:
Twenty male Wistar rats weighing between 250-300g were divided into two groups group A - McFarlane technique, a 4 x 10cm flap was used (McFarlane); and in group B modified McFarlane technique, a 3 x 10cm flap was used. Seven days later, the animals were sacrificed and the area of necrosis was evaluated in both groups.RESULTS:
Group A presented necrosis in 3% of the total area of the flap (CI 0.01-0.05), Group B presented necrosis in 37% of the total area of the flap (CI 0.29-0.46), (p<0.001).CONCLUSION:
The modified McFarlane flap presented a larger area of necrosis and could be an adequate experimental model of skin flap viability.
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Main subject:
Skin
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Surgical Flaps
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Necrosis
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta cir. bras
Journal subject:
General Surgery
/
Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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