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Vacuum-Assisted Closure Combined with a Myocutaneous Flap in the Management of Osteomyelitis in a Dog
Joint Authors
Lanz, Otto I.
Shomper, Jeremy L.
Coutin, Julia V.
Source
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Case Description.
A 2.5-year-old female spayed mixed breed dog presented to the Teaching Hospital for draining tracts on the left medial aspect of the tibia.
Two years prior to presentation, the patient sustained a left tibial fracture, which was repaired with an intramedullary (IM) pin and two cerclage wires.
Multiple antimicrobials were utilized during this time.
Clinical Findings.
Radiographs were consistent with left tibial osteomyelitis.
The implant was removed and the wound was debrided.
Treatment and Outcome.
A bone window on the medial aspect of the tibia was created in order to facilitate implant removal.
The wound and associated bone window were treated with vacuum assisted closure (VAC) in preparation for reconstructive surgery.
Adjunctive VAC therapy was utilized following the caudal sartorius myocutaneous flap.
Complications following this surgery included distal flap necrosis and donor site dehiscence.
Clinical Relevance.
This presents a difficult case of canine osteomyelitis with subsequent wound care in which VAC and a myocutaneous flap were useful adjunctive treatments for osteomyelitis.
This is the first report of VAC in the management of canine osteomyelitis and management with a myocutaneous flap.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shomper, Jeremy L.& Coutin, Julia V.& Lanz, Otto I.. 2013. Vacuum-Assisted Closure Combined with a Myocutaneous Flap in the Management of Osteomyelitis in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490730
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shomper, Jeremy L.…[et al.]. Vacuum-Assisted Closure Combined with a Myocutaneous Flap in the Management of Osteomyelitis in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490730
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shomper, Jeremy L.& Coutin, Julia V.& Lanz, Otto I.. Vacuum-Assisted Closure Combined with a Myocutaneous Flap in the Management of Osteomyelitis in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490730
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490730