Veterinary Solutions

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"Kevin", a Red Kangaroo presented to Northside Veterinary Hospital 9/25/02 with "Lumpy Jaw" on its right side, suspected to be a fusobacterium infection.

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Lump Size.

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The animal was anesthetized, after which the entire infected area was surgically excised, with the incision continuing into the oral cavity. The wound area was then excised and cleaned.

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A 4-Ply layer of the ACell Vet™ product was sutured to the buccal mucosa using a continuous suture of 2-0 Monomend™.

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Then, a single layer of the lyophilized ACell Vet™ material was sutured using a continuous pattern to the subcutaneous area with 2-0 Monomend and the defect was closed.

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Follow up at 9/30/02 via phone with client - Kevin is up and eating, doing very well per client. Follow-up picture taken 3/5/03 during farm visit to client