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OG was harvested via celiotomy, then sutured to the wound bed and 0.4\u20131\u2009cm subcutaneous tissue beneath surrounding dermis. Wounds were bandaged using a petroleum\u2010coated primary layer to prevent graft desiccation for 1\u20132\u2009weeks. Using ImageJ software, wound area and final unhaired scar area were analyzed and time to epithelialization, major and minor complications, and length of follow up were determined.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Dogs with a mean age of 6.9\u2009\u00b1\u20094.2\u2009years were identified with wounds (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200913 wounds) measuring 25.96\u2009\u00b1\u200916.27 cm\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      at the time of OG. Wounds were healed in 59.5\u2009\u00b1\u200911.1\u2009days. Minor complications included infection and swelling\/discharge in two and 10 dogs, respectively. There were no major complications. By 30\u2010days postoperatively, wounds were 18.85\u2009\u00b1\u20090.1% of the original size. All wounds healed with complete epithelialization, excellent cosmesis, no lameness and partial to complete hair regrowth.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>OG may provide an alternative method for management of distal limb wounds in dogs, with minimal complications, excellent cosmesis and functional outcomes in 10 dogs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical significance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Free OG may offer an alternative method of wound management in dogs; however, further research with controlled prospective studies is indicated before recommending the method over other treatment options.<\/jats:p>\n                  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