Complications of equine wound management and dermatologic surgery.
Abstract: Complications of wounds and cosmetic surgery can be accurately managed with a combination of timely surgical and medical intervention to ensure the best possible outcome. The lack of soft tissue protection and a large quantity of susceptible synovial, tendon, ligament, and neurovascular structures make early and meticulous evaluation of limb wounds critical. Skin grafting is usually used following a period of open wound management and after healthy granulation tissue formation. Penetrating wounds of the abdomen or thorax have a guarded prognosis resulting from the ensuing potential for infection and pneumothorax. Gunshot wounds limited to the skeletal muscles have a good prognosis, whereas injuries that involve vital organs decreased survivability.
Publication Date: 2009-02-11 PubMed ID: 19203707DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2008.10.005Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses the complications encountered during equine wound management and dermatological surgery, proposing the use of a combination of surgical and medical interventions for better outcomes.
Objective of the Research
- The primary objective of the research is to explore effective methods for managing complications arising from wounds and cosmetic surgery in horses. This involves looking into how proper surgical and medical interventions at the right time can result in more successful outcomes.
Findings in Equine Limb Wounds
- The researchers identify that the lack of soft tissue protection and an abundance of susceptible synovial, tendon, ligament, and neurovascular structures in horses makes the early and meticulous evaluation of limb wounds essential.
Use of Skin Grafting
- The paper suggests that skin grafting is typically used after a period of open wound management and following the formation of healthy granulation tissue. This procedure assists in the successful healing of the wound by covering it with healthy skin.
Prognosis for Penetrating Wounds in the Abdomen or Thorax
- It is stated in the study that penetrating wounds in the abdomen or thorax present a prognosis that is guarded. This is because these kinds of wounds can potentially lead to infections or pneumothorax, where air or gas collects within the space around the lungs.
Outlook for Gunshot Wounds
- The research mentions that gunshot wounds limited to the horse’s skeletal muscles generally have a good prognosis. However, the survivability decreases significantly if the injuries involve vital organs.
Cite This Article
APA
Hanson RR.
(2009).
Complications of equine wound management and dermatologic surgery.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 24(3), 663-ix.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2008.10.005 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, JT Vaughan Hall, 1500 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. hansorr@auburn.edu
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
- Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
- Postoperative Complications / veterinary
- Skin Transplantation / adverse effects
- Skin Transplantation / methods
- Skin Transplantation / veterinary
- Surgical Wound Infection / complications
- Surgical Wound Infection / epidemiology
- Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control
- Surgical Wound Infection / veterinary
- Wounds, Gunshot / complications
- Wounds, Gunshot / prevention & control
- Wounds, Gunshot / surgery
- Wounds, Gunshot / veterinary
- Wounds, Penetrating / complications
- Wounds, Penetrating / prevention & control
- Wounds, Penetrating / surgery
- Wounds, Penetrating / veterinary
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