Reconstruction of large scalp defect in a brown howler monkey (Alouatta guariba clamitans): A case report

This case report describes different repair techniques used to reconstruct a large scalp defect in a brown howler monkey (Alouatta guariba clamitans) hit by a vehicle. Three reconstructive procedures were performed in two surgical stages. The repair techniques had successful outcomes on the patient&...

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Published in:	Journal of medical primatology Vol. 53; no. 2; pp. e12696 - n/a
Main Authors:	Grings, Germano Filipe, Surita, Lívia Eichenberg, Nicknich, Daniela, Torikachvili, Marcela, Santos, Eduardo Almeida Ruivo, Wartchow, Barbara, Portinho, Ciro Paz, Gomes, Cristiano, Alievi, Marcelo Meller
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Denmark Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-04-2024
Subjects:	Alouatta Alouatta guariba Alouatta guariba clamitans Animals facial axial pattern flap nonhuman primates Reconstructive surgery Scalp nonhuman primates facial axial pattern flap reconstructive surgery
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Summary:	This case report describes different repair techniques used to reconstruct a large scalp defect in a brown howler monkey (Alouatta guariba clamitans) hit by a vehicle. Three reconstructive procedures were performed in two surgical stages. The repair techniques had successful outcomes on the patient's rehabilitation.
ISSN:	0047-2565 1600-0684
DOI:	10.1111/jmp.12696