| Abstract | A retrospective study involving 720 dogs and cats that underwent a variety of elective surgical procedures was done to compare the effectiveness of reusable cotton barrier materials with that of a commercially available disposable barrier system for prevention of wound infection. The overall wound infection rate, using cotton barrier materials, was 3.1% and for disposable materials, was 4.4%. The difference between groups was not significant. |
| Authors | L Billings, P B Vasseur, C Fancher, M Miller, D Nearenberg
(Affiliation: Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616.)
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| Journal | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
(J Am Vet Med Assoc)
Vol. 197
Issue 7
Pg. 889-92
(Oct 1 1990)
ISSN: 0003-1488 [Print] UNITED STATES |
| PMID | 2228776
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Animals
- Bedding and Linens
(veterinary)
- Cat Diseases
(prevention & control)
- Cats
- Disposable Equipment
(veterinary)
- Dog Diseases
(prevention & control)
- Dogs
- Gossypium
- Retrospective Studies
- Surgical Equipment
(veterinary)
- Surgical Wound Infection
(prevention & control, veterinary)
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