Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with chronic draining wound caused by nylon cable band
By Johnson-Neitman, Jennifer L et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2006·Oklahoma State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fistula formation secondary to a nylon cable band in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog had a chronic draining wound on its left side for nine months, despite having five surgeries and two drain placements that didn't fix the problem. After using special imaging tests to find a suspected foreign object, the vet performed surgery and discovered a nylon cable band lodged in the dog's body. Once the foreign body was removed, the draining stopped, and the dog's condition improved.
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Abstract
A dog with a 9-month history of a chronic draining tract involving the left flank had previously undergone five surgeries and two drain placements with no permanent resolution of the draining tract. Fistulography and computed tomography were useful in characterizing the draining tract and identifying a suspected foreign body. Surgery was performed and a nylon cable band foreign body was removed.
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