Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vacuum-assisted closure to treat deep infection after dog hip
By McMillan, A J et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2026·Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Vacuum-assisted closure as a component of the management of deep surgery site infection after canine cementless total hip replacement.
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Plain-English summary
A dog that had a total hip replacement developed a serious infection at the surgery site. To treat this deep infection, veterinarians used a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) system, which helps promote healing by drawing out fluids and keeping the area clean. This method proved effective, leading to a successful recovery for the dog. The VAC technique is also commonly used in human medicine for similar infections.
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Abstract
This case report presents the incorporation of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) in the successful management of a deep, multiresistant surgery site infection after cementless total hip replacement (THR) in a dog. It outlines the rationale, technique used and clinical efficacy of the approach. The role of VAC in human orthopedic infections is discussed and potential refinements of the technique are proposed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41253308/