Feasibility of a disposable canister-free negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device for treating open wounds in horses

Abstract Background Wounds are among the most common medical conditions affecting horses and have a major economic impact on the horse industry. Wound healing in horses is distinct to that documented in other species, and often results in delayed healing and extensive scarring, with compromised func...

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Main Authors: Louis Kamus, Marie Rameau, Christine Theoret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1829-5