Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gentamicin collagen sponges implanted locally in healthy dogs
By Delfosse, Vincent et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Department of Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical investigation of local implantation of gentamicin-impregnated collagen sponges in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four healthy dogs underwent surgery to have gentamicin-impregnated collagen sponges placed locally in their bodies. After the procedure, the dogs were monitored for a week with regular check-ups and blood tests to assess kidney function and any potential side effects. Fortunately, there were no adverse reactions or changes in kidney health, indicating that the treatment was safe. This suggests that using these sponges could be a viable option for certain medical treatments in dogs without harming their kidney function.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects on health and kidney function of local implantation of commercial gentamicin-impregnated collagen sponges. Four healthy dogs were submitted to local surgical implantation of collagen impregnated sponges. Follow-up with serial physical examinations and measurements of serum creatinine, urea nitrogen, and gentamicin were performed for 7 d. There were no adverse reactions, or changes in measurements of kidney function.
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