| Wound management in a juvenile tiger (Panthera tigris) with vacuum-assisted closure (V.A.C. Therapy). | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17679522 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 6-wk-old tiger (Panthera tigris) was evaluated for severe skin lacerations from an adult tiger attack. A caudal superficial epigastric skin flap was surgically placed to cover a defect that could not be closed over the hind limb; however, the skin flap did not adhere well to the granulation tissue over a period of 1 mo. The granulation bed matured and deteriorated. A subatmospheric pressure technique (vacuum-assisted closure, V.A.C. Therapy, Kinetic Concepts Inc., San Antonio, Texas 78219, USA) was utilized, and flap adherence occurred after 4 wk. This technique should be considered when dealing with severe or chronic wounds in tractable animals. |
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Authors:
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Maud Lafortune; Gregory J Fleming; Jason L Wheeler; Thomas Göbel; David W Mozingo |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Volume: 38 ISSN: 1042-7260 ISO Abbreviation: J. Zoo Wildl. Med. Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-08-07 Completed Date: 2007-09-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8915208 Medline TA: J Zoo Wildl Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 341-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, PO Box 100126, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA. mlafortune@houstonzoo.org |
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Animals Atmospheric Pressure Female Granulation Tissue / pathology Surgical Flaps / veterinary* Surgical Wound Dehiscence / pathology, surgery, veterinary Tigers / surgery* Wound Healing* Wounds and Injuries / pathology, surgery, veterinary* |
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