Autologous, free omentum grafts for large, open, distal limb wounds in dogs: Technique and outcome in 10 dogs
🔍 Key Findings
- Free autologous omentum grafting (OG) successfully reconstructed distal limb wounds in dogs, with complete epithelialization achieved in all treated wounds (13 wounds in 10 dogs).
- Mean wound size at treatment was 25.96 ± 16.27 cm², indicating the technique was used for relatively large distal limb defects.
- Average time to wound healing was 59.5 ± 11.1 days, demonstrating effective closure despite challenging distal limb anatomy.
- By 30 days postoperatively, wounds decreased to ~18.9% of their original area, reflecting rapid contraction and epithelialization after graft placement.
- No major complications occurred, while minor complications included infection (2 dogs) and swelling or discharge (10 dogs).
- Cosmetic and functional outcomes were excellent, with no lameness and partial to complete hair regrowth in all dogs.
- The omentum’s biological properties (angiogenic factors, stem cells, immunomodulation) likely contributed to improved wound healing and vascularization of the wound bed.
- Free OG may serve as an alternative to traditional grafting techniques, though prospective controlled studies are needed before routine recommendation.
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🔍 Key Findings
- Free autologous omentum grafting (OG) successfully reconstructed distal limb wounds in dogs, with complete epithelialization achieved in all treated wounds (13 wounds in 10 dogs).
- Mean wound size at treatment was 25.96 ± 16.27 cm², indicating the technique was used for relatively large distal limb defects.
- Average time to wound healing was 59.5 ± 11.1 days, demonstrating effective closure despite challenging distal limb anatomy.
- By 30 days postoperatively, wounds decreased to ~18.9% of their original area, reflecting rapid contraction and epithelialization after graft placement.
- No major complications occurred, while minor complications included infection (2 dogs) and swelling or discharge (10 dogs).
- Cosmetic and functional outcomes were excellent, with no lameness and partial to complete hair regrowth in all dogs.
- The omentum’s biological properties (angiogenic factors, stem cells, immunomodulation) likely contributed to improved wound healing and vascularization of the wound bed.
- Free OG may serve as an alternative to traditional grafting techniques, though prospective controlled studies are needed before routine recommendation.
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