Evaluation of primary critical ischemia time for the deep circumflex iliac cutaneous flap in cats.

Objective: To evaluate the primary critical ischemia time for the deep circumflex iliac (DCI) cutaneous flap in cats.

Study Design: In vivo model.

Animals: Thirteen young adult female cats.

Comparison of the effects of the CO2 surgical laser and conventional surgical techniques on healing and wound tensile strength of skin flaps in the dog.

Objective: To determine if CO(2) laser was superior to conventional surgical techniques (CST) for creation of skin flaps in dogs as determined by hemostasis, wound healing, and wound tensile strength.

Study Design: In-vivo model

Animals: Six large, mixed-breed dogs.

Methods: On each dog's trunk, 3 pairs of identical, dorsally based, pedicled skin flaps were created and sutured back into position.