Owner The Vet on West Main/ The Vet on 4th Hallsville, TX, United States
In this lecture, we will focus on user-friendly techniques to give practitioners more tools to deal with challenging wound closure situations and oncologic resections. Basic principles of tension-relieving suture patterns, stent sutures, skin stretching and reconstructive surgery will be discussed so practitioners go away feeling that they have an armamentarium of tools to manage their most challenging wounds.
Learning Objectives:
Develop good decision-making skills for management of challenging wounds
Understand the principles of tension relief and avoid complications from excessive tension during wound closure
Understand anatomic considerations and principles of use for different local skin flaps
Gain confidence with local flaps including fold flaps, advancement, transposition and rotational flaps
