Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Portable negative pressure wound therapy helps skin grafts heal
By Miller, A J et al.Ā·Published in Australian veterinary journalĀ·2016Ā·Small Animal Specialist Hospital, United KingdomĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Negative pressure wound therapy using a portable single-use device for free skin grafts on the distal extremity in seven dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Seven dogs with wounds on their legs, caused by either tumor removal or trauma, received skin grafts and were treated with a portable device that uses negative pressure to help heal the grafts. The treatment lasted between 4 to 7 days, and it was easy for the vets to apply and maintain the device. All the dogs had complete success with their grafts, meaning they healed well without major issues. Minor problems included some fluid buildup in the tubing, but overall, the treatment worked effectively for all the dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Retrospective study to describe clinical experience with a portable single-use negative pressure wound therapy device after application of full-thickness meshed skin grafts to wounds on the distal extremities of seven dogs. METHODS: Seven dogs were treated with portable NPWT after receiving skin grafts; six as the result of tumour resection and one for traumatic injury. Medical records were reviewed and data recorded on patient signalment, cause and location of wound, surgical technique, application and maintenance of portable NPWT, graft survival and outcome, and complications encountered with the system. CLINICAL OUTCOMES: NPWT was provided for between 4 and 7 days. Five patients were discharged from hospital during the treatment period. Application and maintenance of the portable device was technically easy and no major complications were encountered. Minor complications consisted of fluid accumulation in the evacuation tubing. All dogs achieved 100% graft survival. CONCLUSIONS: Application and maintenance of the portable device was technically straightforward. All dogs receiving portable NPWT after transfer of a free skin graft to the distal extremity had a successful outcome.
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