Veterinary Solutions

Photo #1

"Lucille" , a 1 year 6 month adult intact female domestic short hair cat presented on March 28, 2002 (photo # 1) for an infected full thickness dermal wound to its caudal rump. Debriding the area of devitalized tissue left a defect of approximately 2cm x 3cm in size. Cytology of the exudate revealed TNTC neutrophils with both rod and cocci bacteria present.

Photo #2

Following gentle cleansing of wound, a single ply layer of lyophilized ACell Vet™ was placed in the subcutis. Primary closure of skin was made over top of the single layer to leave the 2 x 3cm void. A single layer of re-hydrated lyophilized material was sutured to the wound with 2-0 nylon monofilament sutures in a simple interrupted pattern (photo # 2). An Elizabethan collar was placed and the cat was sent home the same day. Phone follow up the following day said all was normal.

Photo #3

Recheck on April 2, 2002 showed 50% closure with no swelling or purulent discharge. Recheck on April 12, 2002 included suture removal with scab and crust removal. Complete closure of wound with hair re-growth had taken place with no gross evidence of external ACell Vet™ material present.

Photo #4

A recheck on April 28, 2002 showed complete healing of wound. A 1 cm punch biopsy was taken from the central area of the initial wound. At this time an FeLV/FIV test was performed and patient was found to be positive for both feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus.

Photo #5

Follow-up June 28th shows complete hair re-growth in wound area.