Extract from the article
- Case 1 Dog, crossbred
Highly contaminated wounds - Case 2 Cat, domestic shorthair
Severe collar wound to the left axilla - Case 3Dog, German shepherd dog
Dehiscence at the site of surgery following placement of an implant one week earlier - Case 4Cat, crossbred
Heavily exuding, infected wound
Conclusion
The case experiences in this study suggest that the wound dressings had a positive effect in controlling wound contamination and infection in all these patients – they all went on to heal successfully and without further complications, despite their initial presentations. The dressings were well tolerated and easy to integrate into routine treatment.
Information about the article:
Managing contaminated and infected wounds
Veterinary Review July 2008