A 9-year old, female spayed Labrador Retriever was presented to CUHA’s Soft Tissue Surgery Service with a previously diagnosed grade I soft tissue sarcoma (STS) on the mid-antebrachium. The tumor was first noted in January of 2019 and an incisional biopsy was performed by the primary care veterinarian. Histopathology was consistent with a grade I soft tissue sarcoma with incomplete margins. The patient had full staging with CUHA’s Oncology Service prior to her presentation; there was no evidence of metastasis.

On presentation, the patient was bright, alert, and responsive with vital parameters within normal limits. A stable, well-defined and semi-movable 2.0 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm subcutaneous dermal mass was appreciated on the cranio-medial aspect of the right antebrachium. Several other historic lipomas were appreciated as well. The rest of the physical exam was unremarkable, and the patient was apparently systemically healthy.

This seminar will discuss curative intent surgical excision of the tumor and subsequent use and post-operative care of a free skin graft with vacuum assisted closure (VAC) unit application.