Abstract
• The rat has long been used as an experimental model for obtaining preliminary data in skin flap research. Unfortunately, there has been a great deal of inconsistency both in the experimental design of the skin flaps used in this animal model and in their inherent survival pattern. We have developed a ventral “L” flap based on clear anatomic landmarks that offers a number of advantages over previously described rat skin flaps including a more consistent survival pattern. This flap was elevated in 23 rats, resulting in an average necrosis of 16.7% ± 7.6% 7 days postoperatively. Our article outlines the details of this flap's design and its use. The ventral L flap offers a refined tool for skin flap research in the rat animal model. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990;116:189-190).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 189-190 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery |
Volume | 116 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology