Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clinical investigation of local implantation of gentamicin-impregnated collagen sponges in dogs.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Delfosse, Vincent et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · Canada
- Species:
- dog
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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