Abstract |
A carbon dioxide laser was used to incise around, dissect, and remove a 2-cm intradermal mass from the left carpus of an 8-year-old, spayed female wheaten terrier. The wound was partially closed, resulting in a 3-cm diameter circular defect with extensor tendons exposed. A swine intestinal submucosa graft was utilized to cover the remaining defect. The graft was removed 5 days later, revealing a healthy granulation tissue bed covering previously exposed tendons with minimal wound margin retraction. The remaining wound was allowed to heal by contraction and epithelialization that was complete by 5 weeks postoperatively. The mass, a pilomatricoma, had not recurred at the last follow-up contact 18 months after surgery. Pilomatricoma, laser application, swine intestinal submucosa grafting, and postoperative wound management are discussed.
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Authors | Timothy L Holt, F A Mann |
Journal | Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
(J Am Anim Hosp Assoc)
2003 Sep-Oct
Vol. 39
Issue 5
Pg. 499-505
ISSN: 0587-2871 [Print] United States |
PMID | 14518658
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Animals
- Carbon Dioxide
- Carpus, Animal
- Dog Diseases
(pathology, surgery)
- Dogs
- Female
- Hair Diseases
(surgery, veterinary)
- Intestinal Mucosa
- Laser Therapy
(veterinary)
- Pilomatrixoma
(surgery, veterinary)
- Skin Neoplasms
(surgery, veterinary)
- Suture Techniques
(veterinary)
- Sutures
(veterinary)
- Swine
- Wound Healing
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