Rotation skin flaps: Step 3A

Article

(click photo for larger view)

When the flap will transpose into its new location without excessive tension, place a half-buried horizontal mattress suture at the flap's tip by using 3-0 monofilament nonabsorbable suture (e.g. polypropylene or nylon). This placement helps ensure the tip's blood supply.

<Step 2B

|

Step 3B>

Introduction

Step 1

Step 2A

Step 2B

Step 3A

Step 3B

Step 4

Step 6A

Step 6B

Step 5

Step 7A

Step 7B

Video

Step by Step Article

Newsletter

From exam room tips to practice management insights, get trusted veterinary news delivered straight to your inbox—subscribe to dvm360.

Recent Videos
Steven Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM
Rowan University mobile veterinary unit
Gaemia Tracy, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
© 2025 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.